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carious
[kar´e-әs] (L. cariosus)affected with or of the nature of caries.
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car·i·ous
(kār'ē-ŭs),Relating to or affected with caries.
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carious
(kâr′ē-əs)adj.
Having caries, especially of the teeth; decayed.
car′i·os′i·ty (-ŏs′ĭ-tē), car′i·ous·ness n.
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car·i·ous
(kar'ē-ŭs)Relating to or affected with caries.
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carious
Decayed.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
car·i·ous
(kar'ē-ŭs)Relating to or affected with caries.
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