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caries - 8 dictionary results

car⋅ies

[kair-eez, -ee-eez]
–noun, plural -ies.
1. decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
2. dental caries.

Origin:
1625–35; < L cariēs decay

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.
car·ies   (kâr'ēz)   
n.   pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.

[Latin cariēs.]

Caries

Ca"ri*es\, n.[L., decay.] (Med.) Ulceration of bone; a process in which bone disintegrates and is carried away piecemeal, as distinguished from necrosis, in which it dies in masses.
Language Translation for : caries
Spanish: caries,
German: die Karies,
Japanese: 虫歯

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

caries car·ies (kâr'ēz)
n. pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.

caries   (kâr'ēz)  Pronunciation Key 


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Plural caries
Decay of a bone or tooth. Dental plaque formed by bacteria initiates a progressive process of decay that, if left unchecked, leads to tooth loss.
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