caries

Meanings

• The process of dental decay leading to cavities.

  - "The caries process begins with the erosion of tooth enamel."

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Synonyms

cavity

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Rhymes

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caries , prairies , glares , cares , scares

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Homophones

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1. Caries (English) : The process of dental decay leading to cavities.
   

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Variants

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caries

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Forms

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The verb form 'to carie' is obsolete and is no longer used in contemporary English.

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Etymology

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The term 'caries' comes from the Latin word 'caedere,' which means 'to hollow out' or 'to eat away.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Dental caries: The general term for the process of tooth decay leading to cavities.

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Culture

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In various cultures, caries have been associated with poor dental hygiene, sugar consumption, and socio-economic status. In literature, caries have been used as a metaphor for various aspects of human life, including decay, corruption, and transformation.

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