vernix

/ˈvɜrnɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A thick, whitish, fatty substance that covers the skin of a newborn baby, especially at birth.

“The doctor gently wiped away the vernix from the baby’s skin before weighing and measuring him.”

Synonyms

  • vernix caseosa
  • white coating

Antonyms

  • dirt
  • grime