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caries

UK //ˈkeə.riːz//US //ˈker.iːz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'caries'(意为“腐烂”),16世纪进入英语医学词汇。

noun

❶ 龋齿,俗称蛀牙,指牙齿因细菌侵蚀导致牙釉质和牙本质逐渐被破坏的疾病。

“Regular brushing can help prevent dental caries.”

(定期刷牙有助于预防龋齿。)

“The dentist found early signs of caries during the check-up.”

(牙医在检查时发现了龋齿的早期迹象。)

同义词:tooth decay, dental cavities, cavities

常见短语

dental caries — 特指牙齿的龋坏现象,医学专业术语中常用此表达。

“The study focused on new methods to detect dental caries early.”

(该研究聚焦于早期检测龋齿的新方法。)