chorionic villus sampling; CVS
Medical term for a prenatal test that samples chorionic villi to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
Chorionic villus sampling may be performed in early pregnancy.
医師から絨毛検査の結果について説明を受けた。
I received an explanation from the doctor about the results of the CVS.
羊水検査 (amniocentesis) is another prenatal diagnostic test that samples amniotic fluid, typically performed later in pregnancy than 絨毛検査.
Compound of 絨毛 (じゅうもう, 'chorionic villi') and 検査 (けんさ, 'examination').