chorionic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- chorionicity noun
- subchorionic adjective
Example Sentences
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CVS or chorionic villus sampling, is offered at 10 to 13 weeks gestation.
From Seattle Times
In addition to amniocentesis, which removes and tests a small sample of cells from amniotic fluid, these also include CVS, or chorionic villus sampling, which tests a small piece of tissue from the placenta.
From Seattle Times
This restriction stems from the fact that the analysis currently necessitates either chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, both procedures associated with discomfort and a slight risk of miscarriage.
From Science Daily
Releana contains human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta.
From Washington Times
The same would be true of women who have prenatal testing of fetuses with amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, known as C.V.S.
From New York Times
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