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Definition of Bacterial plaque
1. Noun. A film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries.
Medical Definition of Bacterial plaque
1. In dentistry, a mass of filamentous microorganisms and large variety of smaller forms attached to the surface of a tooth which, depending on bacterial activity and environmental factors, may give rise to caries, calculus, or inflammatory changes in adjacent tissue. Synonym: dental plaque, mucous plaque, mucinous plaque. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bacterial Plaque
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