What does "vernix" mean?

Vernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babies.

What is a synonym for "vernix"?

Common synonyms include: vernix caseosa.

/ˈvɝnɪks/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Vernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babies. uncountable
"The cheesy stuff is called vernix, and it's a natural moisturizer that protects the baby's skin while she's in the womb."
2
a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus wordnet

"The cheesy stuff is called vernix, and it's a natural moisturizer that protects the baby's skin while she's in the womb."

Derived from Medieval Latin vernix (“varnish”).