caries
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of caries
First recorded in 1625–35, caries is from the Latin word cariēs decay
Example Sentences
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"Different antimicrobial mouthwashes, whether available over-the-counter or on prescription, can be used in the management of gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis, etc."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025
"With the advent of fluoridated toothpaste, other countries without fluoride in the drinking water have similar caries occurrence as the US."
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2024
The findings suggest that caries, tooth infections, and toothache were common among the Viking population in Varnhem.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 14, 2023
The capsule caries a precious cargo - a handful of dust grabbed from asteroid Bennu, a mountain-sized space rock that promises to inform the most profound of questions: Where do we come from?
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
The disease may simulate tuberculous caries or malignant disease.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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