Chorionic Villi Sampling
Synonyms
Biopsies, Chorionic Villi
Biopsy, Chorionic Villi
Chorionic Villi Biopsies
Chorionic Villi Biopsy
Chorionic Villi Samplings
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Samplings
Sampling, Chorionic Villi
Sampling, Chorionic Villus
Samplings, Chorionic Villi
Samplings, Chorionic Villus
A method for diagnosis of fetal diseases by sampling the cells of the placental chorionic villi for DNA analysis, presence of bacteria, concentration of metabolites, etc. The advantage over amniocentesis is that the procedure can be carried out in the first trimester.