Caries

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛriːz/

Definitions of caries

noun a medical term for tooth decay or cavities

Example Sentences

A1 Dentists can help prevent caries by teaching patients good oral hygiene habits.

A2 Regular dental check-ups are important for detecting caries early.

B1 Poor diet and lack of fluoride can contribute to the development of caries.

B2 Fluoride treatments are often recommended to help prevent caries in children.

C1 Dental caries is a common chronic disease that affects people of all ages.

C2 Research has shown a strong link between sugar consumption and the formation of caries.

Examples of caries in a Sentence

formal Dental caries is a common chronic disease caused by bacteria in the mouth.

informal I heard that too many sweets can lead to caries in your teeth.

slang Eating too much candy will definitely give you cavities.

figurative Neglecting to take care of your responsibilities can lead to caries in your work performance.

Grammatical Forms of caries

• past tense: carried
• plural: caries
• comparative: more carious
• superlative: most carious
• present tense: carry
• future tense: will carry
• perfect tense: have carried
• continuous tense: is carrying
• singular: caries
• positive degree: carious
• infinitive: to carry
• gerund: carrying
• participle: carried

Origin and Evolution of caries

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'caries' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'caro' meaning 'rotten flesh' or 'decay'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'caries' has come to be specifically associated with tooth decay in the field of dentistry, although its original Latin meaning of 'rotten flesh' is still reflected in its usage to describe decay or erosion in other contexts.