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The cheeselike, whitish substance that fuses with the epidermis and serves as a protective coating is called:

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The answer is Vernix caseosa. It is a waxy cheeselike, whitish substance that coats the skin of a newborn baby. It is being produce by dedicated cells and has protective roles in the development of the fetus and the hours after birth. Hope this is the answer.
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