cariogenic

English

Etymology

From cario- +‎ -genic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective

cariogenic (comparative more cariogenic, superlative most cariogenic)

1. Of, or relating to cariogenesis
2. Producing dental caries

Derived terms

• anticariogenic
• cariogenicity
• noncariogenic

 

Related terms

• cariogen

Translations

of or relating to cariogenesis

• Finnish: kariogeeninen
• Italian: cariogenetico

producing dental caries

• Finnish: kariogeeninen
• Italian: cariogeno