What is another word for chorionic villus sampling?
Pronunciation: [kˌɔːɹɪˈɒnɪk vˈɪləs sˈamplɪŋ] (IPA) 
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a medical procedure used to diagnose genetic disorders in unborn babies. However, there are several synonyms for this term that you may encounter in research or medical literature. Some of the alternative terms include chorionic biopsy, chorionic villus biopsy, and transcervical chorionic villus sampling. Although they are different names, they all refer to the same procedure of collecting a small sample of chorionic villi tissue from the placenta. This sample is then analyzed for any chromosomal abnormalities or genetic disorders. Regardless of the term used, CVS remains an important diagnostic tool that can provide valuable information about the health of a developing fetus.
