The process of producing caries; the mechanism of caries production. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kar″e-o-jen´ә-sis) the development of caries.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kār′ē-ō-jen′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. The process of producing caries; the mechanism of caries production.
cariogenesis (kar' ee oh JEN uh sis) 1. The formation of caries; such as, tooth decay or progressive decalcification of the enamel and dentin of a tooth. 2. The process or mechanism of producing caries.