Concept information
Preferred term
dental plaque
Type
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Topic
Definition
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A film that attaches to teeth, often causing dental caries and gingivitis. It is composed of mucins, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/314417
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