car·i·o·gen·ic
| \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik
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Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay
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“Cariogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cariogenic. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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cariogenic
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car·io·gen·ic
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Medical Definition of cariogenic
: producing or promoting the development of tooth decay
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