A deposit containing cholesterol that thickens the walls of the arteries or blocks the inside of the vessel.
A type of award (wall plaque) given to swimmers at a meet.
Fatty cholesterol deposits found inside of artery walls; they can lead to atherosclerosis and stenosis of the arteries. (see atherosclerosis)
Buildup of fatty tissue at some point inside the body.
A patch of demyelinated or inflamed CNS tissue.
any cholesterol-containing mass in the tunica media of arteries; a mass of bacterial cells, dextran (polysaccharide), and other debris that adheres to teeth
Hardened, fatty deposits that are the result of cholesterol buildup.
An abnormal deposit of hardened cholesterol on the wall of an artery.
A well-demarcated area, raised patch, or swelling on a body surface. Atherosclerotic plaques occur on the inner surface of an artery and have a yellowish color produced by fatty deposits.
Fatty deposits that stick to the inside walls of blood vessels, causing the vessel to become narrow and, in some cases, blocked altogether.
hardened deposits that form on the inner walls of blood vessels.
a combination of cholesterol, fatty deposits, cellular debris and calcium that form deposits on the inner lining of the coronary arteries, which results in Coronary Artery Disease.
(pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
a buildup of abnormal brain cell pieces
an accumulation of blood cells, fatty components like cholesterol and the debris of degenerating cells that thicken the wall of an artery
a thickened patch, known as 'fibrosis', on the pleura
a thickening patch known as fibrosis on the pleura
Typically a deposit of fat and cholesterol on the inner wall of a blood vessel; building gradually over time, it can lead to coronary artery disease; plaque build-up is the basic cause of atherosclerosis.
A deposit of fats and cholesterol within the lining of an artery. Usually referred to as atherosclerotic plaque.
A deposit of fatty substances and calcium in the inner lining of the arterial wall.
a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances that accumulate in the walls of the arteries.
A deposit of fatty substances in the inner lining of the blood vessel wall.
A waxy build up of fatty deposits that may form on the inner lining of your arteries. These deposits may reduce blood flow to vital organs.
Unwanted buildup of substance on tissues, often increasing the risk of disease. Cholesterol plaque is made from cholesterol, fibrous protein, metabolic wastes, heavy metals, and toxins. The buildup of cholesterol plaque on the walls of the arteries and veins can result in atherosclerosis, subsequently reducing blood flow, and increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Plaque also builds up on nerve tissue, impairing function.
atherosclerosis within a blood vessel that results in a blockage
Deposits of fatty or other substances in the inner lining of the arterial walls
A hardened deposition within the wall of an artery. Begins as lipid deposition which is covered by fibrous tissue, then latter hardened by calcium deposition.
Build up of fatty deposits and other substances such as calcium and fibrous tissue in the wall of blood vessels that lead to narrowing and blockage (stenosis) in arteries. click image for more detail
A raised patch on the skin more than 2cms. across
a deposit of fatty material (including cholesterol) within artery walls.
Accumulation or buildup of cholesterol, fatty deposits, calcium and collagen in a coronary vessel that leads to blockages in the blood vessel.
An ornamental plate or tablet intended to be hung up as a wall decoration or inserted in a piece of furniture.
The built up material on the inner lining of an artery made up of cholesterol and fatty substances.
A build up of cholesterol and other fat-like substances covered with scar tissue on the inner wall of the blood vessels.
plak] A bowl-shaped device, which is, or can be made radioactive by adding seeds. Ophthalmic plaques are typically sewn to the wall of the eye in order to treat intraocular tumors.
Deposits of fats, inflammatory cells, proteins and calcium along the artery walls.
Cholesterol or fatty material that collects and builds up on the inside lining of an artery.
deposits of fat or other substances attached to the artery wall.
Buildup of cholesterol and fatty material within an artery wall occurring in atherosclerotic disease. Also called atherosclerotic plaque.
A patch or small differentiated area on a body surface or on the cut surface of an organ such as the brain.
Build-up of fatty substance in the inner lining of the artery.
Also called "atheroma," plaque is a localized area of arterial or bypass graft narrowing (atherosclerosis). Plaque is composed of cholesterol (and other materials) and can be accompanied by thrombus (blood clots).
Elevated red patch on the skin.
Fatty deposits of cholesterol and other substances that build up inside your arteries and block them.
An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an area. Examples include dental plaque and cholesterol plaque. See the entire definition of Plaque
An accumulation or build-up of fatty deposits, calcium, and/or cell debris in an artery that leads to narrowing of the blood vessel.
An accummulation of fatty deposits, calcium, or cell remnants in an artery, that results in narrowing of the blood vessels Programmability: The possibility to alter an implant's settings without surgery to meet a patient's individual needs Programming unit: A computer used to externally communicate with the pacemaker; important for checking implant activity and making settings to meet the patient's needs
A fatty deposit on the inside wall of an artery whose buildup can cause a blockage and restrict blood flow.
An abnormal patch on the skin or other organ or tissue. Plaque of an artery refers to hard formation on the artery walls formed by fat and cholesterol deposits over the years. These lead to hardening of the arteries called "atherosclerosis".
is the build up of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood) in the inner lining of an artery.
also called atheroma, the fatty deposit in the coronary artery that can block blood flow.
A thick material that builds up on the walls of the arteries making blood flow to the heart difficult.
deposits on the inner lining of arteries built up from cholesterol, fats, calcium and other waste in the blood
fatty deposits that build up on the inner walls of blood vessels, leading to the gradual narrowing of these vessels throughout life
a buildup of excess cholesterol on artery walls.
a flattish, raised patch on the skin.
Is a swelling on the inner surface of an artery produced by lipid deposit.
Fatty cholesterol deposits found along the inside of artery walls that lead to atherosclerosis and stenosis of the arteries.
1. A small disk-shaped formation or growth; a patch. 2. A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis.
Deposits of fatty material in the arteries.
Areas of fatty and/or fibrous material in the arteries; characteristic of coronary artery disease.
a deposit of fatty substances attached to the inner lining of the artery wall; it is characteristic of atherolsclerosis.
Small, flattened patch of skin.
A deposit, usually of fatty material, on the inside wall of a blood vessel. Also refers to a small, round demyelinated area that develops in the brain and spinal cord of an individual with multiple sclerosis.
Also called atheroma, this is a deposit of fatty (and other) substances in the inner lining of the artery wall and is characteristic of atherosclerosis.
a buildup of excess cholesterol in artery walls.1
A build up in the lining of an damaged artery. Can be caused by high blood cholesterol or smoking.
A buildup of fatty substances within the blood vessels that can cause them to narrow, restricting blood flow.
The cholesterol-rich substance that gets deposited along blood vessel walls.
A patch of fatty tissue (known as atheroma), on the inside lining of an artery.
The deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances inside blood vessels that cause the walls of the arteries to become narrowed.
Bulging yellow mass (atheroma) that forms within the walls lining the arteries. Plaque contains a mix of fat, cholesterol, inflammatory cells, and fibrous scar tissue and, when deposited on the inner wall of an artery, reduces its inner diameter.
The deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that are characteristic of atherosclerosis and cause the walls of the arteries to become narrowed.
(plak) - Fat deposits that can build up in the arteries around the heart. The build-up of plaque narrows the channel where blood flows through.
defines the deposits of cholesterol, calcium salts, cellular waste, and fibrin on the inner linings of blood vessels. Plaque accumulation causes atherosclerosis.
A substance that accumulates in coronary arteries, clogs these arteries, and may eventually lead to heart disease and heart attack. Plaque is formed when excess cholesterol is deposited in the artery walls as it travels through the bloodstream. Special cells in the artery wall envelop the excess cholesterol, forming a bump in the artery wall. A hard coating, or scar, then forms over the cholesterol/cell mixture, creating plaque. Return to previous page.
A deposit consisting of fatty substances that adheres to the walls of an artery and can build up and block the flow of blood.
a deposit of hard organic material in the lining of blood vessels, typically composed of cholesterol and fibrous matter. A buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries is a primary symptom of coronary artery disease.
A deposit of material (fat and other substances) inside an artery which can reduce or block blood flow.
Atherosclerosis occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances accumulate in the walls of the arteries and form plaque. Eventually, plaque can erode the walls of the artery, diminish its elasticity and interfere with blood flow. Plaques can also rupture, causing debris to head downstream within the artery. What we’re talking about is a common cause for heart attack and stroke. Naturally, the less plaque, the better. And that’s where POM Wonderful comes in. A pilot study of 19 elderly patients with atherosclerosis showed that an 8 oz. glass a day can reduce plaque build-up in the arteries by up to 30%. 12
a localized abnormal patch on a body part or surface.
The fatty material that builds up on the insides of artery walls.
(plak) A thin piece of metal, usually round or oval, to which radioactive iodine pellets are attached before the plaque is sewn to the outer wall of the eye.
A deposit of fatty material, of which cholesterol is a key component, on the wall of an artery ; characteristic of atherosclerosis.
Plaque is a deposit of fat or cholesterol that builds up inside a blood vessel which, left untreated, can eventually block the flow of blood through that vessel.
A deposit of fatty material on the inside surface of an artery, as in atherosclerosis.
Deposits of cholesterol and fatty and fibrous substances in the walls of the arteries (see Cardiovascular Health).
deposit of fatty substances in the inner lining of arteries