cavity vs dental caries

cavity

noun
  • A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries. 

  • A hole or hollow depression in a solid object. 

  • A hollow area within the body. 

dental caries

noun
  • A disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure. 

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