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Plaque
- Description
- Confluence of Papules (Psoriasis, Mycosis Fungoides)
- Elevation above skin surface
- Contrast with flat Macule or patch
- Complications
- Lichenification (e.g. Atopic Dermatitis)
- Proliferation of Keratinocytes, Stratum Corneum
- Results for repeated skin rubbing
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| Definition (MSH) | A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms. |
| Definition (CSP) | film that attaches to teeth, often causing dental caries and gingivitis; composed of mucins, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms. |
| Definition (NCI) | A biofilm that contains numerous microorganisms that adheres to the teeth. |
| Concepts | Disease or Syndrome (T047)
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| English | DENT PLAQUE, Dental Plaque, Finding of tooth plaque, Observation of tooth plaque, Plaque, PLAQUE DENT, Tooth plaque |
| Spanish | placa bacteriana, placa dental |
| Credits | Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
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