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An antenatal test involving a needle aspiration through the uterus to obtain a sample of the placental tissue. This test is used to detect genetic or spinal defects, if there are high risk factors present.
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| chorionic villus sampling |
This procedure tests for genetic fetal defects by analyzing a piece of chorion, which is the outer tissues of the sac surrounding the embryo. CVS can be done earlier than amniocentesis, typically between 9 and 11 weeks of pregnancy.
Ãâó: pregnancytoday.com/reference/library/glossary.htm
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| chorionic villus sampling |
A procedure in which a small sample of cells is taken from the placenta early in a pregnancy for chromosomal testing.
Ãâó: www.havingbabies.com/news/42_146_2982.cfm
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| chorionic villus sampling |
A fetal monitoring technique in which a sample of chorionic villus is extracted through the cervix or abdomen. The sample is tested for chromosomal or biochemical abnormalities. Chorionic villi are the short folds of the outer membrane surrounding the fetus from which the placenta is formed.
Ãâó: www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/View.asp
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| chorionic villus sampling |
a prenatal diagnosis procedure performed at 10 to 12 weeks gestation which involves obtaining a sample of the placenta. The cells in the placenta generally represent the cells of the baby, and can be examined to look for chromosomal, biochemical or gene alterations in the baby. More on CVS...
Ãâó: www.medgen.ubc.ca/wrobinson/mosaic/glossary.htm
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