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vernix caseosa

/ˈvɜːrnɪks ˌkeɪsiˈoʊsə/

Traduction: Substance blanche, crémeuse et semblable à du fromage qui recouvre et protège la peau du fœtus pendant la grossesse, agissant comme un hydratant et une barrière contre le liquide amniotique.

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/ˈvɜːrnɪks ˌkeɪsiˈoʊsə/C1formalmedical
  • frSubstance blanche, crémeuse et semblable à du fromage qui recouvre et protège la peau du fœtus pendant la grossesse, agissant comme un hydratant et une barrière contre le liquide amniotique.

A white, creamy, cheese-like substance that covers and protects the skin of a fetus during pregnancy, acting as a moisturizer and barrier against amniotic fluid.

  1. Protective coating on newbornsC1formal

    A waxy, white, cheese-like substance that covers and protects the skin of a fetus or newborn baby.

    frVernix caseosa

    • The midwife noted the thick layer of vernix caseosa on the newborn's skin.
    • Vernix caseosa acts as a natural moisturizer and protects the baby's skin in the womb.
    • After birth, the vernix caseosa is often gently washed off during the first bath.