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anticariogenic

adjective an·ti·car·i·o·gen·ic \ ˌan-tē-ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- , ˌan-tī- \

Definition of anticariogenic

: tending to prevent tooth decay : anticaries
  • Yogurt can be classified as anticariogenic, meaning it fights cavities.
  • —Lisa Drayer

First Known Use of anticariogenic

1956

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anticariogenic

adjective an·ti·car·io·gen·ic \ -ˌkar-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik, -ˌker- \

medical Definition of anticariogenic

: anticaries

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