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vernix caseosa
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Princeton's WordNet
vernix, vernix caseosanoun
a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus
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vernix caseosanoun
the waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborn humans
Etymology: From vernix + caseosa
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Vernix caseosa
Vernix caseosa, also known as vernix or birthing custard, is the waxy white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies. It is produced by dedicated cells and is thought to have some protective roles during fetal development and for a few hours after birth.
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vernix caseosa
Vernix caseosa is a greasy, white, cheese-like substance that coats the skin of a newborn baby. It is composed of sebum (the baby's skin oils) and shed skin cells. This coating is believed to protect the baby's skin from the long-term exposure to the amniotic fluid within the womb. It also helps to keep the baby's skin moisturized and may assist in the process of childbirth by providing a lubricant action. It usually begins to develop around the 27th week of pregnancy and is often present at birth, especially in babies born early.
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Vernix caseosa
Vernix caseosa, also known as vernix, is the waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Vernix Caseosa
An unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, which covers the skin of the fetus.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vernix caseosa in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vernix caseosa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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