carious

• Technisches Adjektiv aus der Zahnmedizin, das einen Zahn beschreibt, der von Karies befallen oder faulig ist.

A technical adjective used in dentistry to describe a tooth that is decayed or affected by caries.

1. Decayed or rottenC1formalmedical

   Affected by decay, especially referring to teeth or bones.

   Kariös

   • The dentist identified several carious lesions on the patient's molars.
   • Untreated carious teeth can lead to severe infections.
   • Regular check-ups help detect carious areas early.

   Synonymedecayedrotten

   Antonymehealthysound