How Do You Spell OSTEOPLAQUE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒstɪˌɒplak] (IPA)

The word "osteoplaque" is spelled with seven letters and three syllables – /ɑːstiəʊpleɪk/. The first four letters "oste" refer to bone, while "oplaque" relates to buildup or blockage. Together, "osteoplaque" refers to a calcified deposit in the blood vessels of the brain, which can cause blockages leading to strokes. It is important to spell the word accurately to ensure successful communication in medical settings. Good spelling skills can prevent mistakes in diagnosis, treatment and medication prescribed to patients affected by "osteoplaque."

OSTEOPLAQUE Meaning and Definition

1. Any osseous layer.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for OSTEOPLAQUE

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Etymology of OSTEOPLAQUE

The word "osteoplaque" appears to be a combination of two root words:

1. "Osteo" - derived from the Greek word "osteon", meaning "bone". This root is commonly used in medical terminology related to bones, such as in "osteology" (study of bones) or "osteoporosis" (a medical condition characterized by weak and brittle bones).

2. "Plaque" - derived from the Old French word "plaque", which means a "flat plate". In English, "plaque" refers to a flat or raised patch on a surface, often used to describe a deposit of fatty substances on artery walls (atherosclerosis plaques) or dental plaques.

Combining these roots, "osteoplaque" could imply a bone-related plaque, suggesting the formation of a hard, flat, or raised patch on bone surfaces.