CARIES


Meaning of CARIES in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈker-ēz ]

noun

( plural caries )

Etymology: Latin, decay; akin to Old Irish ara- chrinn it decays

Date: 1634

: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth ; especially : tooth decay

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