The sticky white cheesy covering over the skin of the fetus, which is thought to protect the skin that is exposed for many weeks to amniotic fluid is known as:

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Vernix caseosa is the correct term for the sticky white cheesy substance that covers the skin of the fetus. It serves as a protective layer for the fetal skin against the amniotic fluid. Lanugo refers to the fine hair that covers the fetus, while dendrites and axons are parts of neurons, not related to skin protection.

The Sticky White Cheesy Covering Over the Skin of the Fetus