cavity
cav·i·ty / ˈkavitē/ • n. (pl. -ties) an empty space within a solid object, in particular the human body: the abdominal cavity a body cavity. ∎ a decayed part of a tooth.DERIVATIVES: cav·i·tar·y / -iˌterē/ adj.
cavity
cavity (kav-iti) n.
1. (in anatomy) a hollow enclosed area; for example, the abdominal cavity or the buccal cavity (mouth).
2. (in dentistry) the hole in a tooth caused by caries or abrasion or formed by a dentist to retain a filling.
1. (in anatomy) a hollow enclosed area; for example, the abdominal cavity or the buccal cavity (mouth).
2. (in dentistry) the hole in a tooth caused by caries or abrasion or formed by a dentist to retain a filling.
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