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car·i·o·stat·ic

(kār'ē-ō-stat'ik),
Exerting an inhibitory action on the progress of dental caries.
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car·i·o·stat·ic

(kar'ē-ō-stat'ik)
Referring to a material or procedure that prevents or retards the formation and progression of dental caries.
[L. caries, decay, + G. statikos, bringing to a stop]
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car·i·o·stat·ic

(kar'ē-ō-stat'ik)
Exerting inhibitory action on progress of dental caries.
[L. caries, decay, + G. statikos, bringing to a stop]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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