A greasy, white coating on the skin of newborns. The vernix protects the skin of the fetus inside the uterus.
A greasy, white coating covering the skin of the newborn. The vernix protects the skin of the fetus while inside the uterus.
The white, cheesy-like substance that covers the skin of a newborn infant. It consists of dead cells in a fatty secretion, protects the infant’s skin, and helps lubricate its passage through the cervix and vagina during delivery.
The pale, cheese-like substance that envelops a newborn infant. Vernix consists of fatty secretions and expired cells. It serves to shield the skin, provide insulation against pre-birth heat loss, and facilitate the baby’s journey through the birth canal.