English Explanatory Dictionary

vernix caseosa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborn humans.

Word forms

vernix caseosa

Etymology

From Latin vernix (“varnish”) + caseosa (“cheesy”).

Synonyms

vernix birthing custard
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