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Vernix Caseosa

Medical Definition: An unctuous substance composed of sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, which covers the skin of the fetus.
Guide Notes: check the tag INFANT, NEWBORN

Vernix Caseosa Medical Definitions and Terms

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