ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Caries

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Caries is a noun meaning The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.

Meaning

The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.

More Meanings

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of cary

Synonyms for caries

Depending on context, synonyms include cavity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cavity, cavities, cariogenesis, cariousness, demineralization, microcavity.

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