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Definition of cavity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
dentistryhole in a tooth caused by decay
- The dentist filled the cavity with a special material.
2.
medicalTECH. natural hollow or sinus within the bodyTECH.
- The nasal cavity is part of the respiratory system.
3.
manufacturingTECH. the hollow part of a mold in manufacturingTECH.
- The cavity of the mold shapes the plastic.
4.
geographyRare sizeable hole usually in the groundRare
- They discovered a cavity while digging for the foundation.
Images of cavity
hole in a tooth caused by decay 
the hollow part of a mold in manufacturing 
sizeable hole usually in the ground
Expressions with cavity
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wall with two layers and a hollow space between them
The house was built with a cavity wall for better insulation.
hollow space in the abdomen holding organs
The liver is found in the abdominal cavity.
space in the chest holding heart and lungs
The doctor examined the chest cavity for any abnormalities.
either of two cavities from face to pharynx
The nasal cavity connects the nostrils to the throat.
fluid-filled space surrounding a developing embryo
The amniotic cavity protects the embryo during pregnancy.
hollow space in animals containing internal organs
The surgeon examined the body cavity for any abnormalities.
space inside the mouth where food enters and sound forms
Food enters the body through the oral cavity.
the eye socket in the skull
The doctor examined the orbital cavity for injuries.
space within the pelvis containing organs
The doctor examined the pelvic cavity for any abnormalities.
space between the lungs and chest wall
The pleural cavity contains a small amount of lubricating fluid..
space inside the chest containing lungs and heart
The thoracic cavity must be protected during surgery.
potential gap within peritoneal membranes in the abdomen surrounding internal organs
Doctors checked the peritoneal cavity for bleeding after the crash.
inner space of the womb, between cervix passage and tube openings
The scan showed fluid in the uterine cavity.
space in a structure containing air
The air cavity in the wall helps with insulation.
the cavity between the jaws and cheeks
Food is chewed in the buccal cavity before swallowing.
concrete block with hollow spaces for insulation
The walls were built using cavity blocks for better insulation.
device generating microwaves for radar or cooking
The cavity magnetron is essential in microwave ovens.
hollow device that amplifies electromagnetic waves
The microwave oven uses a cavity resonator to heat food..
socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the femur
The cotyloid cavity is essential for hip joint mobility..
inner part of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels
During the root canal, the dentist cleaned out the pulp cavity..
space in the ear between eardrum and inner ear bones
The infection spread to the tympanic cavity.
Origin of cavity
Latin, cavus (hollow) + -itas (state or condition)
Terms with cavity included in their meaning
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cavity
hollow space in something solid
cavity
unfilled space in something solid
structures
having an empty space or cavity inside
descent
descend into a hole or cavity
small pit
small pit or cavity in the soil
create cavity
hollow or make a cavity by scooping
repair
plug a gap, crevice, or cavity
materials
small cavity or sphere in a solid material
excavate
create a hole or cavity in something
medical
bony cavity in the skull holding the eyeball
medical
cavity containing major organs like stomach and intestines
packaging
packaging with a plastic cavity and lidding
medical
mass of coagulated blood in a blood vessel or body cavity
digging
hole or cavity created by digging
human biology
drainage channel moving tears from the orbit into the nasal cavity
medical
muscle layer surrounding the abdominal cavity
building
cavity designed to hold air for insulation
medical
the structure enclosing the thoracic cavity
medical
small cavity in the skin where hair grows
biology
small spherical group of cells with a cavity
medical
bony cavity in the jaw holding a tooth
construction
cavity in walls for insulation
medical
bony cavity containing the eyeball
medical
small cavity in skin where hair grows
Examples of cavity in a sentence
Regular check-ups can prevent cavities from forming. The oral cavity is essential for speech. Doctors examined the cavity in the patient's chest. The technician inspected the cavity for defects. Each cavity must be cleaned before use. The cavity was large enough to fit a car.
Rainwater filled the cavity, creating a small pond.
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- French:carie, creux, ...
- German:Karies, Kavität, ...
- Italian:carie, cavità, ...
- Spanish:caries, cavidad, ...
- Portuguese:cárie, seio, ...
- Chinese:蛀牙, 腔, ...
- Japanese:虫歯, 空洞, ...
- Arabic:نَخْر, تَجْوِيف, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹר בְּשֵׁן, חָלָל, ...
- Russian:кариес, впадина, ...
- Ukrainian:карієс, яма, ...
- Hindi:कैविटी, खोखल, ...
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