Epstein's pearls
noun plural
Ep·stein's pearls
ˈep-ˌstīnz- 
-ˌstēnz-
-ˌstēnz-
: temporary small white cysts that occur along the midline of the hard palate of many newborn infants
Cite this Entry
“Epstein's pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Epstein%27s%20pearls. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share