Caries and Fissure

Caries

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

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

Nearby Word: carious

Fissure

Fissure noun - An irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure.
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Caries and fissure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caries" instead a noun "Fissure".
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