CVS
What is another word for CVS? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A large American chain of pharmacies and convenience stores, also operating as a pharmacy benefits and health services company.
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Etymology
The retail chain's name comes from Consumer Value Stores. The medical and computing senses are separate initialisms of chorionic villus sampling and Concurrent Versions System.
Full origin of CVS →Frequently asked questions
What does CVS stand for in pharmacy?
The chain began as Consumer Value Stores, and the initials were kept when it became a pharmacy business. The company itself now mostly presents CVS as a brand name rather than an abbreviation.
What is the difference between CVS and amniocentesis?
Both test a pregnancy for genetic conditions, but CVS samples placental tissue and can be done earlier, at roughly 10 to 13 weeks. Amniocentesis samples the amniotic fluid and is usually done from about 15 weeks onwards.
