ка́риес — meaning in English

English meaning

• cavity noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.

Senses

ка́риес is used for these senses in English:

• caries The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.
• cavity (dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

cavity — full definition

1. noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
2. noun A decayed, hollow spot in a tooth caused by tooth decay.

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