noun
tooth erosion; acid erosion; chemical abrasion
Medical term for the loss of tooth enamel caused by acid, not by bacteria. Often used in dental contexts.
酸蝕症は、酸性の飲食物によって歯のエナメル質が溶ける病気です。
Tooth erosion is a condition in which the enamel dissolves due to acidic foods and drinks.
知覚過敏 is dentin hypersensitivity, which can be a symptom of acid erosion but is a separate condition.
Compound of 酸 (acid), 蝕 (erosion, corrosion), and 症 (condition, disease). The term is a modern medical coinage.