vernix
Vernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babiesVernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babies.
UK/ˈvɜːnɪks/US/ˈvɝnɪks/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Vernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babies.
More definitions
- a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus
Origin
Derived from Medieval Latin vernix (“varnish”).Derived from Medieval Latin vernix (“varnish”).
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus:vernix caseosa
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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