cavity

• Substantivo que designa uma cavidade, buraco ou espaço oco dentro de um objeto sólido ou do corpo, usado frequentemente em contexto médico para o espaço anatómico ou a zona destruída de um dente. Em odontologia, refere-se à cárie dentária (cárie).

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.

   Cárie

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscariesdecaydental cariestooth decay

2. B2formalscientific

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

   Cavidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdepressiongapholehollowpitrecessvoid