Plaque

/plaːk/

The meaning and definition of Plaque, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system: any flat, thin musical instrument.
    “blown plaques  concussion plaques”
  2. An abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease.
    “amyloid plaque  pleural plaque  senile plaque”

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