絨じゅう毛もう診しん断だん

noun

chorionic villus sampling; CVS

Medical term for a prenatal test that samples chorionic villi to detect genetic abnormalities. Also referred to as 絨毛検査.

See also: 絨毛検査

• 絨じゅう毛もう診しん断だんは妊にん娠しん初しょ期きに行おこなわれることがあります。

  Chorionic villus sampling may be performed in early pregnancy.