Caries Definition & Meaning

caries
noun
  1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

"Caries" in song lyrics

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  • "acidogenic theory of dental caries"
    AOL — AOL
  • "link between steroids and caries"
    AOL — AOL

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