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Definition of placque

"placque" is probably misspelled. Trying plaque instead Definition of plaque

1. plaque [ n ] a small abnormal patch on or inside the body

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(J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)

The valves were normal except for thin yellow plaques on the inferior surface of the mitral leaflets .

The intimal surface of the aorta was covered with confluent , yellow-brown , hard , friable plaques along its entire course , and there was a marked narrowing of the orifices of the large major visceral arteries .

Synonyms plaque Related Terms spot dental_plaque amyloid_plaque arterial_plaque pathology

2. plaque [ n ] a memorial made of brass

Used in print:

(J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)

The coronary_arteries were sclerotic and diffusely narrowed throughout their courses , and the right_coronary_artery was virtually occluded by a yellow atheromatous plaque 1.5 cm. distal to its origin .

Synonyms plaque memorial_tablet brass Related Terms memorial

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