cavity
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈkævɪti/
    • (America) IPA: [ˈkʰævɪɾi]
Noun

cavity (plural cavities)

  1. A hole or hollow depression.
  2. A hollow area within the body (such as the sinuses).
  3. (dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.
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