Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Fluids and Secretions > Bodily Secretions > Vernix Caseosa Terms and Definitions
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
|
Wildlife On Video »

Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Banff Gondola »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »
Hike Johnston Canyon »
Golden Skybridge »
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise »
Columbia Icefields Skywalk »