caries
[ kair-eez, -ee-eez ]
/ ˈkɛər iz, -iˌiz /
noun, plural car·ies.
decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
Origin of caries
First recorded in 1625–35,
caries is from the Latin word
cariēs decay
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH caries
caries carriesWords nearby caries
caribou inuit,
caricature,
caricature plant,
caricom,
carie,
caries,
carifta,
carillon,
carillonneur,
carin,
carina
Definition for caries (2 of 2)
Example sentences from the Web for caries
British Dictionary definitions for caries
caries
/ (ˈkɛəriːz) /
noun plural -ies
progressive decay of a bone or a tooth
Word Origin for caries
C17: from Latin: decay; related to Greek
kēr death
Medical definitions for caries
caries
[ kâr′ēz ]
n. pl. caries
Decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries.
Scientific definitions for caries
caries
[ kâr′ēz ]
Plural caries
Decay of a bone or tooth. Dental plaque formed by bacteria initiates a progressive process of decay that, if left unchecked, leads to tooth loss.