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vernix /ver·nix/ (ver´niks) [L.] varnish.
vernix caseo´sa an unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, which covers the skin of the fetus. vernix [ver´niks] (L.) varnish. vernix caseo´sa the thick white substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells that provides a protective covering for the skin of the fetus. In the full-term newborn, during the first two or three days of life there is a small amount of vernix caseosa in body creases and the hair.
vernix [L.] varnish. vernix caseosa the unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, covering the skin of the fetus. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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