Cavity

/kˈævɪti/

/ˈkævəti/

[noun]

Cavity

[NOUN]

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

synonyms : caries

dental caries

tooth decay

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

synonyms : pit

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

synonyms : bodily cavity

cavum

space that is surrounded by something

synonyms : enclosed space

Examples

1. The human skull has several openings, including the eye sockets and nasal cavity.

2. My dentist always reminds me that a stitch in time saves nine when it comes to dental care - taking care of a small cavity now can prevent a much more serious problem later on.

3. Any person, any age, can get cavities.

4. Today, about 23 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 5 have cavities.

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