cavity

US /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/
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1.

cavidade, oco

a hollow space within a solid object or body

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The surgeon examined the abdominal cavity.
O cirurgião examinou a cavidade abdominal.
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There was a small cavity in the rock.
Havia uma pequena cavidade na rocha.
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hollowholespacechamberpocket
2.

cárie, cavidade

a decayed part of a tooth; a dental caries

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The dentist found a small cavity in my molar.
O dentista encontrou uma pequena cárie no meu molar.
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Regular brushing helps prevent cavities.
A escovação regular ajuda a prevenir cáries.
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cariesdecayhole
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nasal cavityoral cavity