chorionic villus sampling

/ˌˈkɔriˌˈɑnɪk ˌvɪləs ˌsæmp(ə)lɪŋ/
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Definitions of chorionic villus sampling
  1. noun
    a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
    synonyms: chorionic villus biopsy
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    type of:
    biopsy
    examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
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