Meaning of caries in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛriz/

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  1. Noun

    caries

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin

    Definitions

    1. soft decayed area in a tooth

    Examples

    • « progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth »

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