cholehematin

/ˌtʃoʊlɪˈmeɪtɪn, ˌtʃoʊlɪˈmeɪtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fat that is naturally produced by the body, particularly in the case of a newborn baby.

“The pediatrician explained to the new mother that it’s normal for newborns to have a layer of cholehematin on their skin.”

Synonyms

  • bodily fat
  • cholesterol

Antonyms

  • lean
  • muscle