Noun: chorionic villus biopsy
- A prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
"The expectant mother opted for chorionic villus biopsy to screen for genetic disorders";
- chorionic villus sampling
Derived forms: chorionic villus biopsies
Type of: biopsy
Encyclopedia: Chorionic villus biopsy