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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. diet-related diseases
  6. dental caries
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. diet-related diseases
  6. dental caries
  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. mouth diseases
  5. tooth diseases
  6. dental caries
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. mouth diseases
  5. tooth diseases
  6. dental caries

Preferred term

dental caries

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • dental decay

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22511

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