cavity

• Sustantivo que designa un espacio hueco o vacío dentro de un objeto sólido o del cuerpo, frecuentemente usado en contextos médicos para referirse a una zona dañada del diente o a una cavidad anatómica.

A noun referring to a hole or hollow space within a solid object or body, often used in medical contexts to describe a decayed area in a tooth or an anatomical space.

1. Hole in a toothB1formalmedical

   A decayed area in a tooth caused by bacteria and plaque.

   Caries dental

   • The dentist found a small cavity in my back molar.
   • Regular brushing helps prevent cavities.
   • She needed a filling for the cavity in her tooth.

   Sinónimoscariesdecaydental cariestooth decay

2. B2formalscientific

   A hollow or empty space inside a solid object or body.

   cavidad

   • The geologist discovered a cavity deep within the rock formation.
   • The chest cavity contains the heart and lungs.
   • Air pockets formed a cavity in the concrete.

   Sinónimosdepressiongapholehollowpitrecessvoid