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fibrous plaque — Thickened area of arterial intima with accumulation of smooth muscle cells and fibrous tissue (collagen etc.) produced by the fat laden smooth muscle cells. Below the thickening may be free extracellular lipid and debris that, if much necrosis is … Dictionary of molecular biology
plaque — [plak] n. [Fr < MDu placke, disk, spot, patch] 1. a) any thin, flat piece of metal, wood, etc., with a picture, design in relief, etc., hung as on a wall for ornamentation b) a wall tablet inscribed to commemorate an event, identify a building … English World dictionary
Plaque — (1) An semi hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an area. Examples include dental plaque and cholesterol plaque. Minerals form dental plaque around the teeth as a result of bacterial action on food particles. Dental plaque… … Medical dictionary
plaque — n. 1) a layer that forms on the surface of a tooth, principally at its neck, composed of bacteria in an organic matrix (biofilm). Under certain conditions the plaque may cause gingivitis, periodontal disease, or dental caries. The purpose of oral … The new mediacal dictionary
plaque — /plak / (say plahk), /plæk / (say plak) noun 1. a plate or tablet of metal, porcelain, etc., as on a wall or set in a piece of furniture, for ornamentation or, if inscribed, commemoration. 2. a plate like brooch or ornament, especially one worn… …
plaque — n. 1 an ornamental tablet of metal, porcelain, etc., esp. affixed to a building in commemoration. 2 a deposit on teeth where bacteria proliferate. 3 Med. a a patch or eruption of skin etc. as a result of damage. b a fibrous lesion in… … Useful english dictionary
atheromatous plaque — fibrous p … Medical dictionary
Vulnerable plaque — A vulnerable plaque is an atheromatous plaque, an unstable collection of white blood cells (primarily macrophages) and lipids (including cholesterol) in the wall of an artery which is particularly prone to produce sudden major problems, such as a … Wikipedia
Mucoid plaque — or mucoid rope is a term used by some alternative medicine advocates to describe a combination of allegedly harmful mucus like material and food residue that they say coats the gastrointestinal tract of most people. The term was coined by Richard … Wikipedia
fibrofatty plaque — fibrolipid plaque fibrous p … Medical dictionary
