vérnix caseosa
/beɾniɡs kaseosa/from spelling rules
The English term vernix caseosa is translated into Spanish as vérnix caseosa.
Meaning: substance (noun)
Did you know?
- While vérnix caseosa is the medical term, Spanish parents might describe the substance as grasita or 'little grease' during a birth.
- The word caseosa comes from the Latin caseus, which means 'cheese'. This describes the cheese-like consistency of the substance.
- The adjective caseoso is used in Spanish to describe a specific type of necrosis found in tuberculosis, often called necrosis caseosa.
Examples in context
- La vérnix caseosa protege la piel del bebé.The vernix caseosa protects the baby's skin.
- El médico observó la vérnix caseosa en el recién nacido.The doctor observed the vernix caseosa on the newborn.
- Esa sustancia blanca es la vérnix caseosa.That white substance is the vernix caseosa.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are studying a medical textbook.
- ElenaMira, aquí explican qué es la vérnix caseosa.Look, here they explain what vernix caseosa is.
- DanielParece una capa protectora blanca.It looks like a white protective layer.
- ElenaSí, la vérnix caseosa evita infecciones.Yes, the vernix caseosa prevents infections.
- DanielEs un dato muy interesante, Elena.That is a very interesting fact, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
