Plaque
noun
A flat little piece of something that sticks to a surface.
The golden plaque on the door showed the name of the company.
Often appears as...
- commemorative plaque
- plaque on the wall
noun
A sticky substance that forms on your teeth and contains bacteria.
Dentists recommend brushing twice a day to prevent plaque buildup.
Often appears as...
- plaque buildup
- plaque on teeth
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Technical
noun
In medicine, a clear area formed on a cell layer by the death of cells.
In the lab, they could see the viral plaque under the microscope.
Often appears as...
- viral plaque
- plaque assay
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Academic
noun
Abnormal accumulation of material in the inner layer of the wall of an artery.
The doctor said that the plaque in his arteries was causing the heart disease.
Often appears as...
- atherosclerotic plaque
- plaque in arteries
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Academic
noun
A flat little piece of something that sticks to a surface.
The golden plaque on the door showed the name of the company.
Often appears as...
- commemorative plaque
- plaque on the wall
noun
A sticky substance that forms on your teeth and contains bacteria.
Dentists recommend brushing twice a day to prevent plaque buildup.
Often appears as...
- plaque buildup
- plaque on teeth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In medicine, a clear area formed on a cell layer by the death of cells.
In the lab, they could see the viral plaque under the microscope.
Often appears as...
- viral plaque
- plaque assay
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Abnormal accumulation of material in the inner layer of the wall of an artery.
The doctor said that the plaque in his arteries was causing the heart disease.
Often appears as...
- atherosclerotic plaque
- plaque in arteries
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Object
Refers to a solid item, often used for dedication, recognition, or signage purposes.
The war memorial featured a marble plaque with the names of the fallen.
Pro Tip 2/2Recognition
Plaques are commonly used to honor accomplishments or identify historical sites.
She received a plaque for her outstanding volunteer service.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Object
Refers to a solid item, often used for dedication, recognition, or signage purposes.
The war memorial featured a marble plaque with the names of the fallen.
Pro Tip 2/2Recognition
Plaques are commonly used to honor accomplishments or identify historical sites.
She received a plaque for her outstanding volunteer service.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Object
Refers to a solid item, often used for dedication, recognition, or signage purposes.
The war memorial featured a marble plaque with the names of the fallen.
Pro Tip 2/2Recognition
Plaques are commonly used to honor accomplishments or identify historical sites.
She received a plaque for her outstanding volunteer service.
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You have to blow out the match before the forest catches fire. Even before scientists sort this out, this information is actually really good news for us, because it turns out that the way we live can influence the accumulation of amyloid plaques. And so there are things we can do to keep us from reaching that tipping point.
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What is Alzheimer's...
an important chemical messenger in the brain which is decreased in Alzheimer's patients due to the death of the nerve cells that make it. Another possible solution is a vaccine that trains the body's immune system to attack beta-amyloid plaques before they can form clumps.
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These Divers Search For...
read the plaque about it and it says it's this group called diving with a purpose and this is a part of the slave rexis project which is a larger collaboration of partners who are dedicated to finding these slave ships around the world when I see the name of
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How menopause affects...
Get that out of the way. That all said, there is something else more serious that deserves our attention. If you remember, I mentioned that estrogen declines could potentially promote the formation of amyloid plaques, or Alzheimer's plaques.
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This Hotel Is Made...
sometimes we have to change the wires because it's very corrosive the salt all the wires are made of copper and we have to put a plastic tube to protect all the wires in some cases we have to change the the plaques because this I'll
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What happens during a...
is the world's leading killer. So what causes a heart attack? Like all muscles, the heart needs oxygen, and during a heart attack, it can't get enough. Fatty deposits, or plaques, develop on the walls of our coronary arteries.
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Making data tangible PIPE...
and plaques perhaps a reduction of corruption you can think of it that you'll create a helping artists to create more material to do work but allows us to connect with this data and with ourselves in different ways thank
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Let's end ageism PIPE...
Even with brains full of plaques and tangles, some people stayed sharp to the end. What did they have in common? A sense of purpose. And what's the biggest obstacle to having a sense of purpose in late life?
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How your emotions change...
moderate aerobic exercise, group psychosocial support and stress management advice. The researchers found that the lifestyle patients had a nearly five percent reduction in coronary plaque.
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A Fetal Feast PIPE National...
feathers almost complete enough to plaque face read it good in the Philippines balut is a national passion as popular and as cheap as hot dogs in
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What You Can Do to...
You have to blow out the match before the forest catches fire. Even before scientists sort this out, this information is actually really good news for us, because it turns out that the way we live can influence the accumulation of amyloid plaques. And so there are things we can do to keep us from reaching that tipping point.
Video examples
What is Alzheimer's...
an important chemical messenger in the brain which is decreased in Alzheimer's patients due to the death of the nerve cells that make it. Another possible solution is a vaccine that trains the body's immune system to attack beta-amyloid plaques before they can form clumps.
Video examples
These Divers Search For...
read the plaque about it and it says it's this group called diving with a purpose and this is a part of the slave rexis project which is a larger collaboration of partners who are dedicated to finding these slave ships around the world when I see the name of
Video examples
How menopause affects...
Get that out of the way. That all said, there is something else more serious that deserves our attention. If you remember, I mentioned that estrogen declines could potentially promote the formation of amyloid plaques, or Alzheimer's plaques.
Video examples
This Hotel Is Made...
sometimes we have to change the wires because it's very corrosive the salt all the wires are made of copper and we have to put a plastic tube to protect all the wires in some cases we have to change the the plaques because this I'll
Video examples
What happens during a...
is the world's leading killer. So what causes a heart attack? Like all muscles, the heart needs oxygen, and during a heart attack, it can't get enough. Fatty deposits, or plaques, develop on the walls of our coronary arteries.
Video examples
Making data tangible PIPE...
and plaques perhaps a reduction of corruption you can think of it that you'll create a helping artists to create more material to do work but allows us to connect with this data and with ourselves in different ways thank
Video examples
Let's end ageism PIPE...
Even with brains full of plaques and tangles, some people stayed sharp to the end. What did they have in common? A sense of purpose. And what's the biggest obstacle to having a sense of purpose in late life?
Video examples
How your emotions change...
moderate aerobic exercise, group psychosocial support and stress management advice. The researchers found that the lifestyle patients had a nearly five percent reduction in coronary plaque.
Video examples
A Fetal Feast PIPE National...
feathers almost complete enough to plaque face read it good in the Philippines balut is a national passion as popular and as cheap as hot dogs in
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I think of legacy: I want plaques on the wall. I want a farm for my dad. I want an orphanage, preferably two, named after my mother. I want to positively and tangibly help the lives of millions of people and die a legend.
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Michael Greger
American Author
Cholesterol - which you get from eating too much of the wrong kind of fat - doesn't just help clog arteries in the brain, it may also help to seed the amyloid plaques that riddle the brain tissue of Alzheimer's victims.
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Adele
English Singer
Americans are always mortified when I tell them this, but in England, it's a tradition to put your plaques and photographs and awards and gold records and stuff in your bathroom. I don't know why.
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Eddie Van Halen
Dutch Musician
There's a plaque on our wall that says we've sold over 65 million albums, and I don't feel I've accomplished anything. I feel like I'm just getting started.
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John Cameron
Scientist
I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.
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Judith Miller
American Journalist
The 19th-century Continental porcelain plaques that are worth the most money are the pretty ones.
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Nick Sagan
American Novelist
Dad was a world-famous astronomer; Mom was the artist who drew the iconic Pioneer plaque.
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Future
American Musician
Just wanna have plaques on plaques. That's what we goin' for.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I gave away most of my trophies, put away the plaques.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I think of legacy: I want plaques on the wall. I want a farm for my dad. I want an orphanage, preferably two, named after my mother. I want to positively and tangibly help the lives of millions of people and die a legend.
Quote examples
Michael Greger
American Author
Cholesterol - which you get from eating too much of the wrong kind of fat - doesn't just help clog arteries in the brain, it may also help to seed the amyloid plaques that riddle the brain tissue of Alzheimer's victims.
Quote examples
Adele
English Singer
Americans are always mortified when I tell them this, but in England, it's a tradition to put your plaques and photographs and awards and gold records and stuff in your bathroom. I don't know why.
Quote examples
Eddie Van Halen
Dutch Musician
There's a plaque on our wall that says we've sold over 65 million albums, and I don't feel I've accomplished anything. I feel like I'm just getting started.
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John Cameron
Scientist
I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.
Quote examples
Denzel Washington
American Actor
My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.
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Judith Miller
American Journalist
The 19th-century Continental porcelain plaques that are worth the most money are the pretty ones.
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Nick Sagan
American Novelist
Dad was a world-famous astronomer; Mom was the artist who drew the iconic Pioneer plaque.
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Future
American Musician
Just wanna have plaques on plaques. That's what we goin' for.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I gave away most of my trophies, put away the plaques.
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