Caries

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Meanings of Caries

   
Noun
  • A hole in a tooth caused by decay.
   

Explanation of the word: Caries

Caries is when your teeth get little holes in them because of sugar and not brushing. It can make your teeth hurt.

   

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Translations for the word: Caries

   
hindi
कैरीज़

kairīz

दांतों की बीमारी

dāntoṃ kī bīmārī

दांतों का कीड़ा

dāntoṃ kā kīṛā

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Caries

cavity
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Caries

Caries is a word that means tooth decay or cavities. It happens when the hard surface of your teeth gets damaged.

You pronounce 'caries' like 'CARE-eez'.

The word 'caries' comes from Latin, where it means 'decay' or 'rotten'.

The word 'caries' in Bengali is 'দাঁতের ক্ষয়' (Dāntēr kṣaẏ).