caries — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cavity noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
Senses
caries 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.
- dental caries A disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure.
cavity — full definition
- noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
- noun A decayed, hollow spot in a tooth caused by tooth decay.