Plaque (Noun)
Meaning 1
A memorial made of brass.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city council unveiled a brass plaque in honor of the fallen soldiers who had given their lives in service.
- A brass plaque was mounted on the wall of the hospital, commemorating the generosity of its founding donor.
- The family had a brass plaque engraved with their loved one's name and dates, which they placed on a tree in the park.
- The historic mansion featured a brass plaque that told the story of its construction and the family who had once lived there.
- The museum curator carefully polished the brass plaque that accompanied the exhibit, making sure it shone for the visitors.
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Meaning 2
(pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist scraped off the plaque from the patient's teeth to prevent further decay.
- A plaque of scar tissue had formed on the patient's lung, causing breathing difficulties.
- The doctor biopsied the plaque on the patient's skin to determine if it was cancerous.
- The patient's brain scan revealed a plaque of amyloid protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
- The plaque in the patient's artery was causing a blockage, leading to high blood pressure.