Used in a Sentence

plaques

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for plaques.

Editorial note

This peptide is a generally problematic peptide - it's metastable - and in Type II diabetics it forms plaques.

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Quick take

(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of plaques gathered in one view.

noun

(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

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(countable, uncountable, pathology) An abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease.

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(countable, medicine) A deposit of beta-amyloid protein occurring in a nerve cell and associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for plaques.

noun

(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

noun

(countable, uncountable, pathology) An abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease.

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(countable, medicine) A deposit of beta-amyloid protein occurring in a nerve cell and associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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(countable, biology) A clearing in a bacterial lawn caused by a virus.

Example sentences

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This peptide is a generally problematic peptide - it's metastable - and in Type II diabetics it forms plaques.

2

Good question—perhaps the alteration in ambient energy in the brain prevents certain proteins form forming (amyloid plaques in this case).

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There is the possibility that this is a direct reaction to the removal of the plaques.

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How many plaques and statues does Japan need to erect before you will be satisfied?

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There are hundreds of commemorative plaques/stones everywhere you go in the downtown and neighbouring districts.

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The plaques are not just made of fat, but fibrosis tissue, immune cells, etc.

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It's really hard to tell from the plaques and detritus who was out there providing the shoulders for others to stand on.

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The offices at Nortel (and Qualcomm, too) are lined with patent plaques; they covered every wall I saw.

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When I've seen bottle gardens, they all develop a thick scum from minerals in condensation, algae, and bacterial plaques.

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If the parking restriction applies to a limited area or zone, the limits of the restriction should be shown by arrows or supplemental plaques.

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I can find plaques for sale at the supermarket with inspirational sentences about the superiority of law enforcement above mere mortals.

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I posit that even if they installed as many plaques and statues as Germany, you would still find another reason to criticize them.

Quote examples

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There are many cities with tree plaques modern ones have qcode / nfc, some even have a text number so you can donate to "adopt" that tree.

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I would be interested to know if the existence of these plaques ends up being diet-related, as dementia is often called "type 3 diabetes."

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This isn't the first antibody therapy that tries to reduce plaques (Bapineuzumab, solanezumab, gantenerumab, crenezumab, etc.), but is it the first one to "work" correctly, but still fail?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use plaques in a sentence?

This peptide is a generally problematic peptide - it's metastable - and in Type II diabetics it forms plaques.

What does plaques mean?

(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).

What part of speech is plaques?

plaques is commonly used as noun.