caries
Americannoun
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caries
plural
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
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
Cavities, or caries, are the most common chronic disease in kids – five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than environmental allergies, despite being preventable.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2022
The presence of caries may be suspected if the mouth exhales a bad odor and if the animal during mastication occasionally stops as if it were in pain.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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