SINCE 1828
cariogenic
adjective
car·i·o·gen·ic
| \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik
, -ˈjē-\
, -ˈjē-\
Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay
cariogenic foods
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cariogenic
adjective
car·io·gen·ic
| \ ˌkar-ē-ō-ˈjen-ik
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Medical Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay
cariogenic foods cariogenic bacteria
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