Medical Dictionary
1plate
noun \ˈplāt\
Medical Definition of PLATE
1
: a thin relatively flat piece or lamina (as of bone) that is part of the body
2
a : a flat glass dish used chiefly for culturing microorganisms; especially : petri dish b : a culture or culture medium contained in such a dish
3
: a supporting or reinforcing element: as a : the part of a denture that fits in the mouth; broadly : denture b : a thin flat narrow piece of metal (as stainless steel) that is used to repair a bone defect or fracture
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