Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay cariogenic foods
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Origin and Etymology of cariogenic
caries + -o- + -genic
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cariogenic
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adjective
car·io·gen·ic
\ˌkar-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik\
Medical Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay cariogenic foods cariogenic bacteria
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