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单词 vernix
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Definition of vernix in English:

vernix

(also vernix caseosa)
noun ˈvəːnɪksˈvərniks
mass noun
  • A greasy deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth.

    胎儿皮脂;胎垢

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Rather than amniotic fluid contributing to soft skin, according to Kelly, babies in the womb are protected by vernix.
    • We say all the birth words: ‘placenta, meconium, vernix, perineum, bilirubin.’
    • The amniotic fluid may be discolored by blood from a previous amniocentesis, excess vernix, or meconium.

Origin

Late 16th century: from medieval Latin, variant of veronix 'fragrant resin' (see varnish).

Definition of vernix in US English:

vernix

(also vernix caseosa)
nounˈvərniks
  • A greasy deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth.

    胎儿皮脂;胎垢

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The amniotic fluid may be discolored by blood from a previous amniocentesis, excess vernix, or meconium.
    • We say all the birth words: ‘placenta, meconium, vernix, perineum, bilirubin.’
    • Rather than amniotic fluid contributing to soft skin, according to Kelly, babies in the womb are protected by vernix.

Origin

Late 16th century: from medieval Latin, variant of veronix ‘fragrant resin’ (see varnish).

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