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caries
[ kair-eez, -ee-eez ]
/ ˈkɛər iz, -iˌiz /
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noun, plural car·ies.
decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
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Origin of caries
First recorded in 1625–35, caries is from the Latin word cariēs decay
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH caries
caries , carriesWords nearby caries
Caribou Inuit, caricature, caricature plant, Caricom, Carie, caries, CARIFTA, carillon, carillonneur, Carin, carina
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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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Scientific 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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