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An abnormal patch on the skin or other organ or tissue. Plaque of an artery refers to hard formation on the artery walls formed by fat and cholesterol deposits over the years. These lead to hardening of the arteries called "atherosclerosis".
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A sticky, thin film that is made up of a protein substance and microorganisms that adhere to the tooth.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/oral-he...
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In bacterial virus analysis, a clear area of a petri dish, devoid of bacterial cells, indicating the presence of viral particles.
Ãâó: depts.washington.edu/~genetics/courses/genet372/w2...
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An accumulation of cholesterol-laden foam cells, smooth muscle cells, fibrous proteins and calcum in the wall of an artery.
Ãâó: www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info/Heart/Reading/...
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Patchy area of inflammation, demyelination and sclerosis in the CNS that is characteristic of MS damage.
Ãâó: www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/neuro/ms...
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