Word Finder - plaque

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Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.

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A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.

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A small card representing an amount of money, used for betting in casinos; a sort of gaming chip.

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A clearing in a bacterial lawn caused by a virus.

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In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system: any flat, thin musical instrument.

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blown plaques  concussion plaques

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A broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad papule on the skin.

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An abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease.

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amyloid plaque  pleural plaque  senile plaque

A small, inscribed plaque is placed in front of the rose.

Culblean Memorial A modern stone menhir with bronze plaque commemorating a 14th century battle.

Many people develop gingivitis and it is primarily due to inadequate bacterial plaque control.

The plaque reacts with food, turning sugar into acid, which then dissolves the enamel on your teeth.

The plaque contributes to heart disease.

He also brought along a cast iron and enamel plaque, depicting the Last Supper.

The excavation produced one of Orkney's most distinctive archeological discoveries - the Scar whalebone plaque.

As plaque ages, it hardens and calcifies to form tartar (called dental calculus ).

On the church wall is a memorial plaque to the crew of a Greek ship lost in a storm in the twenties.

The brass plaque details ' Improved Steel Case ' .

The plaque commemorates an excellent restoration of what has proved to be Wolverhampton's oldest building.

Major trophy winners retain the appropriate trophy for one year and also receive a commemorative plaque to retain permanently.

Calculus, sometimes called tartar, is hardened calcified plaque.

The charity says that people should not be worried about using a power toothbrush, which can be more effective at removing plaque.

The test began with a high-resolution ultrasound of each woman to detect early signs of plaque build up in the carotid arteries.

Cosmetic clearance adjacent to the bridge prior to the plaque unveiling ceremony.

As all Vet students know scrapie is characterized by neuronal vacuolation, reactive astrogliosis and occasional plaque formation.

The plaque we have shown here is made from balsa wood, you could use any oddments of wood that you may have.

Research shows that xylitol is extremely effective in helping to prevent both tooth decay and harmful plaque from building up on your teeth.

A jewelled cross rises from the large front plaque, and an arch bearing the name of the emperor Conrad springs across from the back of this cross to the back of the crown.

The circular plaque is formed of a triple circle of lotus leaves in gold, red and green, within a blue circlet with pearls a richly caparisoned white elephant on a gold ground, the whole surmounted by the jewelled gold pagoda crown of Siam; the collar is formed of alternate white elephants, red, blue and white royal monograms and gold pagoda crowns.

The plaque commemorates an excellent restoration of what has proved to be Wolverhampton 's oldest building.

This plaque on the schoolroom wall states that Shakespeare studied in this room.

Beside the entrance you can see a plaque which was presented in 1941 by Polish servicemen stationed in the county of Berwickshire.

Particle physics The link between the plaque and subatomic particle physics is a little more tenuous.

It is retained by two M10 stainless steel tamper resistant screws, which neatly hold the plaque from the rear.

As plaque ages, it hardens and calcifies to form tartar (called dental calculus).

Dental disease usually shows itself as gum disease (gingivitis) secondary to plaque and tartar accumulation on the teeth.

On the south transept wall is a memorial plaque.

Regulation of plaque size and host range by a vaccinia virus gene related to complement system proteins.

At its discovery in 1991, a sword, a brooch, gaming pieces and a whalebone plaque were all found.

Hissuperlative efforts in volunteer work were rewarded with a plaque at the annual ceremony.

Personalized Room Plaque-A personalized room plaque will look precious in a baby's room.

In this event, the sebaceous glands excrete an excess of sebum to the point that it builds up into a waxy plaque on the scalp and sometimes the face.

A popular natural home remedy for infant cradle cap includes the use of warm oil that is rubbed on the infants scalp in an effort to loosen up the plaque.

Washing your baby's hair every day with a gentle shampoo will help to diminish the sebaceous output and the amount of plaque present on your baby's head.

For example, a Blue Angel Hanging Plaque in a case of 72 will run you $2.96 each.

When you brush your cat's teeth, you reduce plaque and the build-up of tartar, which can cause gum disease.

Each time, supplementation has resulted in the significant reduction of plaque in the aorta, as well as reducing the amount of accumulated cholesterol on the vascular walls.

Colgate-Palmolive was experimenting with a bloodroot extract in toothpaste for the treatment of plaque, for example.

High cholesterol is one of the leading indicators of heart disease and is what causes the arteries to become clogged with plaque.

Psoriasis, like many auto-immune conditions, manifests itself as a skin inflammation involving itching scaly plaque and redness.

A vintage or pub style plaque personalized with the groomsmen's names are a great way to say thank you in a very unique way.

For the baseball fan, order mini-baseball bats, engraved baseballs and wall plaques similar to the golf plaque described above.

Personalized plaque presenting to its holder one single share of Playboy stock.

This hall of fame includes a plaque for each celebrity that graces the pavement, forever immortalized by a bronze star.

Plaque grows on your dog's teeth and must be removed.

The Kong Dental Stick is a ridged tube of rubber that gently scrapes plaque away from his gums and teeth as he works on this chew toy.

For hard-to-reach places, the finger brush slips over your index finger to gently remove plaque and food debris while massaging sensitive gums.

If you can clean and massage the gums and teeth to remove plaque, then it has been a success!