caries
[ kair-eez, -ee-eez ]
/ ˈkɛər iz, -iˌiz /
noun, plural car·ies.
decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
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Nearby words
caribou inuit, caricature, caricature plant, caricom, carie, caries, carifta, carillon, carillonneur, carin, carina
Origin of caries
First recorded in 1625–35, caries is from the Latin word cariēs decay
Can be confused
caries carriesDefinition for caries (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for caries
caries
/ (ˈkɛəriːz) /
noun plural -ies
progressive decay of a bone or a tooth
Word Origin for caries
C17: from Latin: decay; related to Greek kēr death
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Medicine definitions for caries
caries
[ kâr′ēz ]
n. pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.
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Science definitions for caries
caries
[ kâr′ēz ]
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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