chorionic villus sampling
1
7.9
- noun
- /ˌkɔːriˈɒnɪk ˈvɪləs ˈsæmplɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
muestra de vellosidad coriónica
- The doctor recommended that she undergo chorionic villus sampling to check for any genetic disorders early in her pregnancy.
- chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis
- chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Examples
-
In later stages of pregnancy, more invasive genetic testing such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis are often recommended.
Blog text (28) -
Although techniques such as chorionic villus sampling and early amniocentesis have allowed earlier diagnosis, by the time results of midtrimester amniocentesis or ultrasound are available, a woman may be beyond 20 weeks' gestation.
Blog text (15) -
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), a test that determines chromosomal or genetic disorders in fetuses, wasn't quite as available during her first pregnancy.
Blog text (14) -
After discussing the benefits and risks, the couple decided to proceed with chorionic villus sampling during the first trimester.
-
Many expectant parents opt for chorionic villus sampling to screen for potential birth defects in the fetus.
Synonyms
A medical test in early pregnancy that takes a small tissue sample from the placenta to check the baby's genes
How Invasive
- Specialized
1
7.9
- Specialized
6
8.2
- Specialized
1
4.0
23
3.9
- Specialized
1
5.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'chorionic' (relating to the chorion) + 'villus' (a small finger‑like projection) + 'sampling' (taking a sample) yields the literal meaning 'taking a sample of the chorionic villi.' Although the terms are specialized medical vocabulary, the overall meaning follows directly from the constituents, so a learner who knows those words can infer the MWE.
Etymology
The term chorionic villus sampling comes from the parts chorionic, the outer part around the baby in the womb, villus, small 'finger-like' pieces of tissue, and sampling, taking a tiny piece. The image of taking a tiny piece from those little 'fingers' helps you remember that it means 'a test that takes a small tissue sample early in pregnancy to check for problems'.