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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
- Lichenification (e.g. Atopic Dermatitis)
Dental Plaque (C0011389) | |
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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) |
| MSH | D003773 |
| English | DENT PLAQUE, Dental Plaque, Finding of tooth plaque, Observation of tooth plaque, Plaque, PLAQUE DENT, Tooth plaque |
| Spanish | placa bacteriana, placa dental, placa dental - hallazgo |
| Parent Concepts | Dental Deposits (C0011346), Oral cavity finding (C0455788), Duplicate concept (C1274013), Degenerative disorder (C1285162) |
| Sources | CSP, LCH, LNC, MSH, MTH, NCI, NDFRT, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) |
