Caries and Damage

Caries

Caries noun - Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth.

Damage and caries are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Damage" instead a noun "Caries".

Nearby Word: carious

Damage

Damage noun - Something that causes loss or pain.

Caries and damage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caries" instead a noun "Damage".

Nearby Words: damaged, damaging, damageable
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