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Vernix Caseosa


4 months, 1 week

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: Une substance blanche protectrice, appelée vernix caseosa (enduit sébacé), recouvre maintenant le fœtus. Le Vernix protège la peau contre les effets irritants du liquide amniotique.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
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