plaque
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I head toward the hall, my eyes on the numbered plaques above the doors.
From Literature
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The test shows if there are calcium deposits in the heart, which is a proxy for plaque.
When certain lipids build up, they can form plaque inside artery walls.
From Science Daily
Twelve plaques, in the style of vinyl records, mark key locations which have played a role in the city's world-famous music scene during the last 60 years.
From BBC
The study reviewed data from more than 246,822 adults in the United States diagnosed with atherosclerotic heart disease, which is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries.
From Science Daily
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