colloidian baby

colloidian baby
the distinctive appearance of a newborn baby that is covered in a shiny membrane, resembling a sausage skin. Although the baby is occasionally normal it is more likely that it will suffer from chronic skin disorders, such as ichthyosis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • colloidian baby — the distinctive appearance of a newborn baby that is covered in a shiny membrane, resembling a sausage skin. Although the baby is occasionally normal it is more likely that it will suffer from chronic skin disorders, such as ichthyosis …   The new mediacal dictionary

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