Chorionic villi of the placenta
Chorionic villi are tiny, branching growths found in the placenta. The cells of the chorionic villi have the same genetic material as the cells of the fetus.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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