Dental plaque
Also called Plaque
DentistryEssential
A soft sticky film of bacteria that builds up on tooth surfaces and contributes to decay and gum disease.
Korean
치태
치아 표면에 쌓여 충치와 잇몸 질환을 일으키는 세균이 뭉친 무른 막.
French
Plaque dentaire
Film mou et collant de bactéries qui s'accumule sur la surface des dents et favorise la carie et les maladies des gencives.
Word parts
dent/iRoot(Latin) Tooth