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Plaque, skin — A plaque is a broad, raised area on the skin. Because it is raised, it can be felt (palpated). By definition, a skin plaque has a greater surface than its elevation above the skin surface: it is broader than it is high … Medical dictionary
Plaque-type porokeratosis — Classification and external resources OMIM 175800 DiseasesDB 32454 MeSH … Wikipedia
Plaque — or placque may refer to: * Commemorative plaque, a flat ornamental plate or tablet fixed to a wall, used to mark a significant event, person, etc. * Memorial plaque, issued to next of kin of dead British military personnel after WWI * Plaque, a… … Wikipedia
Skin lesion — Skin lesions are areas of discolored, abnormal or diseased skin tissue. They include moles, cysts, warts or skin tags. Most are benign but are sometimes removed if they are painful, unsightly or restrict movement. Surgical removal is the most… … Wikipedia
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 psoriasis — The most common form of psoriasis about 80% of people with psoriasis have this type. Plaque psoriasis can appear on any skin surface, although the knees, elbows, scalp, trunk and nails are the most common locations. It is characterized by well… … Medical dictionary
Skin — The skin is the body s outer covering. It protects us against heat and light, injury, and infection. It regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. Weighing about 6 pounds, the skin is the body s largest organ. It is made up… … Medical dictionary
Plaque de Chocolat — Chocolat Pour les articles homonymes, voir Chocolat (homonymie). Tablettes de chocolat … Wikipédia en Français
Plaque de chocolat — Chocolat Pour les articles homonymes, voir Chocolat (homonymie). Tablettes de chocolat … Wikipédia en Français
