caries
car·ies
noun \ˈker-ēz\ plural caries
Definition of CARIES
: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth; especially : tooth decay
See Origin of CARIES
Latin, decay; akin to Old Irish ara-chrinn it decays
First Known Use: 1634
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