Chorionic Villus Sampling - Glossary

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Medical Word - Chorionic Villus Sampling

Answer: A procedure in which a small sample of cells are removed from the placenta where it joins the uterus. Used to test for chromosome abnormalities such as Down syndrome in the fetus.

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