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/ˈkerēz/,
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Decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone,
  1. Decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone

  1. cavity: soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
  2. (carious) (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
  3. Caries is a progressive destruction of any kind of bone structure, including the skull, ribs and other bones, or the teeth. Caries can be caused by osteomyelitis, which is a microorganism disease. ...
  4. Čáry is a village in Senica District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
  5. (Cary (Amtrak station)) The Cary Amtrak Station, located in Cary, North Carolina, is served by three passenger trains, the Silver Star, Carolinian and Piedmont. The street address is 211 North Academy Street, and is located in the heart of downtown Cary.
  6. (Cary (Metra)) Cary is a station on Metra's Union Pacific/Northwest Line located in Cary, Illinois. The station is located at 100 W. Main St. near Northwest Highway (US 14). Cary is from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the southern terminus of the Union Pacific/Northwest Line. ...
  7. (Cary (NC)) Cary is a city in Chatham and Wake counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it is the second largest municipality in that county and the third largest municipality in The Triangle after Raleigh and Durham. ...
  8. The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay
  9. (Cary) A surname, a less common spelling of Carey; A male given name transferred from the surnames; A diminutive of the female given name Caroline; The name of several towns in the United States: Cary, Illinois Cary Plantation, Maine Cary, Mississippi Cary, North Carolina Cary, Wisconsin
  10. (Cary) (in  Henry Francis Cary (British biographer))
  11. (Cary) Goldman, Vice President of Sales
  12. (Cary) J. Trexler, Ph.D., Associate Professor
  13. (Cary) Wake County - population 121,796
  14. The correct technical term for decay which is the progressive breaking down or dissolving of tooth structure, caused by the acid produced when bacteria digest sugars.
  15. Another word for the disease process which causes cavities. Difficult areas to clean are susceptible to caries. That is why a healthy diet, and a regular and thorough regimen of oral hygiene are important to prevent caries.
  16. Commonly used term for tooth decay.
  17. Another term for decay, which causes cavities.
  18. Tooth decay or "cavities"
  19. The bacterial disease known as tooth decay or cavities that causes demineralization of teeth through frequent exposure to sugars and starches.
  20. tooth decay. The condition of the teeth of a skeleton is often an important clue to the diet and health of the individual.
  21. refer to the molecular decay of teeth or bones. It is often used as the term that describes the condition preceding dental cavities.
  22. "I like this drill," said Tom as he carie'd out the dental work.
  23. tooth decay caused by acid-producing bacteria in the mouth that weaken and break down the hard enamel shell.
  24. Commonly known as a "cavity." Microbial destruction or necrosis of teeth. Synonymous to decay.
  25. decay and crumbling of the substance of a tooth (see dental caries) or a bone