plaque

(noun)

a clearing in a bacterial lawn caused by a virus

Related Terms

  • cavity
  • biofilm
  • dental plaque

Examples of plaque in the following topics:

  • Tooth and Gum Infections

    • Bacteria collect around the teeth and gums in a sticky, creamy-colored mass called plaque, which serves as a biofilm.
    • Some sites collect plaque more commonly than others.
    • Plaque may also collect above or below the gingiva where it is referred to as supra- or sub-gingival plaque respectively.
    • A dynamic equilibrium exists between dental plaque bacteria and the innate host defense system.
    • Plaque is a biofilm on the surfaces of the teeth.
  • Batch Culture of Bacteriophages

    • The phage can then be isolated from the resulting plaques in a lawn of bacteria on a plate.
    • The phage can then be isolated from the resulting plaques in a lawn of bacteria on a plate.
  • Biofilms and Infections

    • Infectious processes in which biofilms have been implicated include common problems such as urinary tract infections, catheter infections , middle-ear infections, formation of dental plaque, gingivitis, and coating contact lenses.
    • Dental plaque is a biofilm that adheres to teeth surfaces and consists of bacterial cells, salivary polymers, and bacterial extracellular products.
  • Biofilms, Persisters, and Antibiotic Tolerance

    • ., cystitis, endocarditis, urinary tract infections, gingivitis, dental plaque, and other yet to be identified conditions).
  • Defining Microbes

    • They produce dental plaque; colonize catheters, prostheses, transcutaneous, and orthopedic devices; and infect contact lenses, open wounds, and burned tissue.
  • Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

    • This results in protein aggregates, which then form dense plaque fibers, leading to the microscopic appearance of "holes" in the brain, degeneration of physical and mental abilities, and ultimately death .
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