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vernix
ver·nix V0067750 (vûr′nĭks)n. A waxy white protective substance consisting of desquamated epithelial cells and sebaceous matter that covers the skin of a fetus.
[Short for vernix caseosa.]vernix (ˈvɜːnɪks) n (Medicine) a white substance covering the skin of a fetusThesaurus| Noun | 1. | vernix - a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetusvernix caseosamaterial, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" |
TranslationsEncyclopediaSeevernix caseosavernix
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.var·nish (den·tal) (var'nish den'tăl), Solutions of natural resins and gums in a suitable solvent, of which a thin coating is applied over the surfaces of the cavity preparations before placement of restorations, used as a protective agent for the tooth against constituents of restorative materials. Synonym(s): cavity liner, vernixvernix (vûr′nĭks)n. A waxy white protective substance consisting of desquamated epithelial cells and sebaceous matter that covers the skin of a fetus.den·tal var·nish (den'tăl vahr'nish) Solutions of natural resins and gums in a suitable solvent; a thin coating is applied over the surfaces of the cavity preparations before placement of restorations; used to protect tooth against the constituents of restorative materials.
Synonym(s): vernix. vernix An abbreviation of vernix caseosa, a layer of greasy material, skin scales and fine hairs with which fetuses and new-born babies are covered. Vernix is easily washed off after birth.den·tal var·nish (den'tăl vahr'nish) Solutions of natural resins and gums in a suitable solvent, of which a thin coating is applied over surfaces of cavity preparations before placement of restorations, used to protect tooth from restorative materials.
Synonym(s): cavity liner, vernix. vernix
Synonyms for vernixnoun a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetusSynonymsRelated Words |