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Term ID: | 3179 |
Name: | Dental Caries |
Definition: | 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. |
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ParentIDs: | MESH:D017001 |
TreeNumbers: | C07.793.720.210 |
Synonyms: | Caries, Dental |Carious Dentin |Carious Dentins |Decay, Dental |Dental Decay |Dental White Spot |Dental White Spots |Dentin, Carious |Dentins, Carious |Spots, White |Spot, White |White Spot |White Spot, Dental |White Spots |White Spots, Dental |
Slim Mappings: | Mouth disease |
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MedGen: D003731
MeSH: D003731
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Genes: | Phenotypes | | Disease Causing ClinVar Variants | |
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