Chorionic Villi of the Placenta

Picture of chorionic villi of the placenta

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Chorionic villi are tiny, finger-shaped growths found in the placenta. The genetic material in chorionic villus cells is the same as what is in fetal cells.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerLouis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics

Current as ofMarch 16, 2017

Current as of: March 16, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics