cariogenic

cariogenic
Producing caries; usually said of diets.

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car·io·gen·ic .kar-ē-ō-'jen-ik adj producing or promoting the development of tooth decay <\cariogenic foods> <\cariogenic bacteria>

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adj.
causing caries, particularly dental caries: refers especially to the sugar in food and drinks.

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car·io·gen·ic (kar″e-o-jenґik) [cario- + -genic] conducive to the production of caries.

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  • cariogenic — adj. causing caries, particularly dental caries: refers especially to the sugar in food and drinks …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • cariogenic — /ˌkɛərioʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (say .kairreeoh jenik) adjective causing caries. –cariogenicity /kærioʊdʒəˈnɪsəti/ (say kareeohjuh nisuhtee), noun …  

  • cariogenic — adj. causing caries …   Useful english dictionary

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