vernix
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The doctor carefully cleaned the newborn baby's head, which was covered in a layer of vernix caseosa.
Definition:The waxy, cheese-like substance that covers the skin of a newborn at birth.
From vernix caseosa
Example:The vernix on a newborn's skin acts as a protective coating against potential infections.
Definition:A layer that shields or protects the surface it covers from external factors such as water, air, or microorganisms.
From protective coating
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