dental plaque

/ˌdɛntl plæk/
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Definitions of dental plaque
  1. noun
    a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries
    synonyms: bacterial plaque
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    type of:
    plaque
    (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
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