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car⋅ies

  [kair-eez, -ee-eez]
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–noun, plural -ies.
1. decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
2. dental caries.
Origin:
1625–35; < L cariēs decay
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Car⋅ie

  [kar-ee]
–noun
a female given name, form of Caroline.

dental caries

 
–noun
cavity formation in teeth caused by bacteria that attach to teeth and form acids in the presence of sucrose, other sugars, and refined starches; tooth decay.
Also called caries.
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car·ies   (kâr'ēz)   
n.   pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.

[Latin cariēs.]
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Main Entry: car·ies
Pronunciation: 'ka(&)r-Ez, 'ke(&)r-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural caries
: a progressivedestruction of bone or tooth; especially : tooth decay
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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caries car·ies (kâr'ēz)
n. pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.

dental caries n.
The formation of cavities in the teeth by the action of bacteria; tooth decay.

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