Plaques

By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide

Updated May 01, 2007

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Definition: Also called a lesion, a plaque is an area of the nervous system that is inflamed or has been demyelinated. Plaques can be seen on MRI scans.

Also Known As: lesions

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