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Plaque heal is a term that has different meanings in
different contexts. This page is about the skin lesion referred to as
plaque.
In the context of the skin (as opposed to its other meaning in dentistry),
the term "plaque" is a type of
raised lesion whose surface area is much larger than its elevation above
the
surface
of the surrounding
skin. This area is usually formed by many papules enlarging or coalescing
to form a total area of greater than 2 cm in diameter - though the shape
of the area is not necessarily circular, it can take any shape. Plaque is included in this section
because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study for many
courses
in
aspects
of health and holistic therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary
Entry for Dermatology.
* _ Glossary
Section for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary
Section for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses
in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such
as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms.
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