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The derivation of the word Vernix bears materially on the question, and will not be devoid of interest for the general reader, who may perhaps be surprised at finding himself carried by Mr. Eastlake's daring philology into regions poetical and planetary: --
On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature John Ruskin 1859
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A protective cream called Vernix caseosa (VC), which covers the fetus and the newborn, aids in the growth of skin both before and after birth.
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009
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This is probably the earliest instance of the use of the Latinized word nearly in its modern form; the original nominative Vernice being afterwards changed to Vernix.
On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature John Ruskin 1859
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Vernix caseosa is a natural coating found on the foetus which protects and nurtures its developing skin.
Medindia Health News 2009
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Vernix caseosa and lanugo fine, downy hair on her body are abundant, her fingernails and toenails haven’t grown out, and her tiny ears are soft and hug her head.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin 2010
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Vernix caseosa and lanugo fine, downy hair on her body are abundant, her fingernails and toenails haven’t grown out, and her tiny ears are soft and hug her head.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin 2010
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[[File: Vernix on a baby after birth. jpg | thumb | 250px | left | Vernix on a newborn baby.]]
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[[File: Vernix on a baby after birth. jpg | thumb | 250px | left | Vernix on a newborn baby.]]
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