Plaque
Medical term · P
1) A layer of bacteria that forms on the surface of a tooth and can cause dental disease. 2) A fatty deposit in or on the walls of an artery, as part of atherosclerosis.
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AtherosclerosisThe buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of arteries, causing narrowing and reduced blood flow; the disease responsible for most heart attacks and many strokes.
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BacteriaTiny organisms that may cause certain infections.
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DiseaseAn abnormal condition in the body causing harm.
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ArteryA blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart and to various parts of the body.