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Definition of Vernix caseosa
1. Noun. A white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus.
Definition of Vernix caseosa
1. Noun. (context: obstetrics) the waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborn humans ¹
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Medical Definition of Vernix caseosa
1. An unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, which covers the skin of the foetus. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vernix Caseosa
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