carieus
Carieus is a rarely used Latin medical adjective derived from the noun caries, meaning decay. It is used to describe tissues or structures affected by decay, most often in historical or philological contexts related to dental caries or similar degenerative conditions. In contemporary English, the term is largely supplanted by carious or caries.
Etymology and form: The word originates from Latin caries, meaning decay, with the adjectival suffix -eus that
Usage and attestations: Today, carieus appears mainly in discussions of historical medical terminology, Latin grammar, or
See also: caries; carious; dental caries.
References: Primary attestations of carieus are found in Latin medical literature and in linguistic resources that