caries

/ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ · noun

Meaning

The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dental caries(English)tooth decay(English)cavity(English)cavities(English)cariogenesis(English)cariousness(English)demineralization(English)odontolysis(English)carious(English)xylitol(English)dentin(English)gingivitis(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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