사람이나 사건을 기리기 위해 벽이나 표면에 부착하는 금속, 나무, 도자기 재질의 기념 판 또는 장식용 현판.
An ornamental or commemorative tablet, typically made of metal or wood, fixed to a wall or surface to honor a person or event.
예문:
"The historical building features a bronze plaque that details its architectural origins."
"The university unveiled a plaque in honor of the donor who funded the new science wing."
치아 표면에 세균이 번식하여 형성되는 끈적끈적하고 무색인 박테리아 막.
A sticky, colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth and is a primary cause of cavities and gum disease.
예문:
"If dental plaque is not removed regularly through brushing, it can harden into tartar."
"Using mouthwash can help reduce the buildup of plaque on hard-to-reach teeth."
동맥 벽에 지방 물질이 쌓여 형성된 침착물이나, 질병으로 인해 피부나 장기에 생긴 비정상적인 반점.
A small, distinct area of abnormal tissue, such as a fatty deposit on an inner wall of an artery or a patch of damaged brain tissue.
예문:
"The buildup of cholesterol plaque in the arteries can restrict blood flow and lead to heart disease."
"In Alzheimer's disease, amyloid plaques develop between the nerve cells in the brain."
바이러스가 세포를 파괴하여 세포 배양층에 나타나는 투명한 구역.
A clear area in a bacterial or cell culture caused by the lysis of cells by a virus or other agent.
예문:
"The scientist used a plaque assay to determine the concentration of the virus in the sample."
"Each clear plaque on the agar plate represents a site where cells were lysed by a single virus particle."