caries


Definition: Meaning of, caries in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɛːriːz /

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  1. decay in someone's teeth [=  cavity]
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caries used in phrases

  • Tilletia caries (noun)
    1. fungus that destroys kernels of wheat by replacing them with greasy masses of smelly spores
  • dental caries (noun)
    1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of the tooth
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