cavity

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cavity Definition

• (n) a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); "they dug a pit to bury the body"
• (n) space that is surrounded by something
• (n) soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
• (n) (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

cavity Synonyms

• bodily cavity
• caries
• cavity
• cavum
• dental caries
• enclosed space
• pit
• tooth decay