Chorionic Villus Sampling (Noun)
Meaning
A prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor recommended chorionic villus sampling as an early prenatal test to check for genetic disorders.
- Chorionic villus sampling was performed during the 10th week of pregnancy to determine the presence of chromosomal abnormalities.
- Chorionic villus sampling involves taking a sample of the placenta tissue for analysis, typically done between the 10th and 13th week of pregnancy.
- She decided to undergo chorionic villus sampling after learning that she was at risk of having a child with a genetic disorder.
- Chorionic villus sampling provided her with crucial information about the baby's health and allowed her to make informed decisions about the pregnancy.