plaque
/plæk/
noun
Duvara asılmış anma levhası
A flat piece of metal, stone, or wood with writing on it, attached to a wall to commemorate a person or event.
- A bronze plaque marked the spot where the famous speech was given.
- The building's entrance features a commemorative plaque from 1895.
- The university installed a marble plaque in the library to honor donors who contributed more than one million dollars.
- Archaeologists discovered a weathered plaque near the ancient temple ruins that documented construction dates from the third century.
- City officials unveiled a new plaque at the hospital entrance celebrating the institution's centennial anniversary and its pioneering role in medical research.
- The historical society petitioned to have a commemorative plaque placed outside the house where the renowned scientist conducted her groundbreaking experiments.
nounmedical
Dişlerdeki bakteriyel birikim
A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and can cause decay and gum disease.
- Brushing twice daily helps prevent plaque buildup.
- The dentist removed the hardened plaque from my teeth.
nounmedical
Damarlardaki yağ birikimi
A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an artery, restricting blood flow.
- Arterial plaque can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
- The scan revealed plaque in his coronary arteries.