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What is the definition or description of: chorionic villi sampling?
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A biopsy of placenta: It is a small biopsy of the developing placenta taken to analyze the chromosomal makeup of that fetus, i.e. Genetic testing.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Chromosomal test: Cvs is an invasive diagnostic test of a developing fetus during pregnancy. It uses a needle to biopsy placental tissue. This tissue can then be used to diagnose the chromosomes of the baby & tell if there is healthy chromosome number ("euploid") or abnormal number ("aneuploid)" like downs syndrome or other chromsomal issues.This can be done about 12 wks of pregnancy.
Answered 1/16/2013
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