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caries

[kair-eez, -ee-eez] / ˈkɛər iz, -iˌiz /








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"With the advent of fluoridated toothpaste, other countries without fluoride in the drinking water have similar caries occurrence as the US."

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

Of the adults' teeth, 13% were affected by caries -- often at the roots.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023

Widespread caries and toothache -- but also some dental work and filing of front teeth.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023

The capsule caries a precious cargo - a handful of dust grabbed from asteroid Bennu, a mountain-sized space rock that promises to inform the most profound of questions: Where do we come from?

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

The occurrence of articular caries without swelling of the synovial membrane is exceptional, and is associated with a good deal of pain and considerable restriction of movement.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander