caries
Americannoun
plural
cariesEtymology
Origin of caries
First recorded in 1625–35, caries is from the Latin word cariēs decay
Example Sentences
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"Fluoridation is an outdated method to prevent caries, as the beneficial effect is in the oral cavity, i.e., on the surface of the teeth," Grandjean said.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024
Of the adults' teeth, 13% were affected by caries -- often at the roots.
From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023
Among the caries-related parameters, root canal fillings were associated with 47, inadequate root canal fillings with 27, and caries lesions with 8 metabolic measures.
From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 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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