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Noun: caries (caries)  keh-reez
  1. Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of the tooth
    "Regular dental check-ups can help prevent caries";
    - cavity, dental caries, tooth decay

Derived forms: caries

Type of: decay

Encyclopedia: Caries