adjective
- affected by or showing signs of dental caries; decayed
Usage: medical/dental term
Examples
- The dentist identified several carious teeth during the examination.
- Poor oral hygiene can lead to carious lesions on the enamel.
- The patient had a carious molar that required a filling.
- X-rays revealed carious decay between the back teeth.
- Regular brushing helps prevent carious damage to your teeth.