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 characteristic of atherosclerosis - deposit of fatty (and other) substances in the inner lining of the artery wall
Gradual buildup of fat, cholesterol, and calcium along the inner portion of an artery, leading to blockage and obstructed blood flow through the vessel
A film of sticky material containing saliva, food particles, and bacteria that attaches to the tooth surface both above and below the gum line When left on the tooth it can promote gum disease and tooth decay
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