carious

• Adjectif technique utilisé en dentisterie pour décrire une dent atteinte de carie ou de pourriture.

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.

   carié

   • 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.

   Synonymesdecayedrotten

   Antonymeshealthysound