Definitions for cavity

Definitions for (noun) cavity

Main entry: cavity, cavum, bodily cavity

Definition: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body


Main entry: pit, cavity

Definition: a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

Usage: they dug a pit to bury the body


Main entry: caries, cavity, tooth decay, dental caries

Definition: soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth


Main entry: enclosed space, cavity

Definition: space that is surrounded by something


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