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caries


car·ies

noun \ˈker-ēz\
plural caries

Definition of CARIES

: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth; especially : tooth decay

Origin of CARIES

Latin, decay; akin to Old Irish ara-chrinn it decays
First Known Use: 1634

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