First Known Use: 1634
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caries
noun car·ies \ˈker-ēz\
: tooth decay
plural caries
Full Definition of CARIES
: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth; especially : tooth decay
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Origin of CARIES
Latin, decay; akin to Old Irish ara-chrinn it decays
CARIES Defined for Kids
caries
noun car·ies \ˈker-ēz\
plural caries
Definition of CARIES for Kids
: a decayed condition of a tooth or teeth
Medical Dictionary
caries
noun car·ies \ˈka(ə)r-ēz, ˈke(ə)r-\
plural caries
Medical Definition of CARIES
: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth; especially : tooth decay
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