plaque
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His cause of death was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, in which plaque builds up in arterial walls and can lead to a heart attack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
His name still appears on a plaque in Brand’s office honoring the winners of what has become an annual poker tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Arginine lowered amyloid plaque levels and reduced the amount of insoluble Aβ42 in the brain.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
The discovery centers on astrocytes, star shaped support cells in the brain, which can be directed to clear away the toxic plaque deposits commonly seen in Alzheimer's.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Now she knew what the plaque really meant, but tonight, she wasn't interested in written words.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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