villus
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In addition to amniocentesis, which removes and tests a small sample of cells from amniotic fluid, these also include CVS, or chorionic villus sampling, which tests a small piece of tissue from the placenta.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
This restriction stems from the fact that the analysis currently necessitates either chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, both procedures associated with discomfort and a slight risk of miscarriage.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2024
In the past, women had to undergo chorionic villus sampling, in which cells are taken from the placenta, or amniocentesis, which involves removing fluid from the womb, to test for the chromosomal abnormality.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 5, 2018
An arachnoid villus is shown emerging into the dural sinus to allow CSF to filter back into the blood for drainage.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Villi: soft hairs or papillate processes: plural of villus, q.v.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Having an extra-thick uterine lining, as is the case in humans, helps the female body keep at bay the tentacle-like villi of the invasive human placenta should pregnancy occur.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2024
The walls of the small intestine contain small, finger-like projections called villi and microvilli that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients by diffusion.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The absorption of most nutrients through the mucosa of the intestinal villi requires active transport fueled by ATP.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In the small intestine, the products of food digestion are absorbed by different structures in the villi.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
At first the villi themselves contain no blood-vessels.
From Embryology The Beginnings of Life by Gerald R. Leighton
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