achlorhydria

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Achlorhydria
Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria refer to states where gastric acid levels are either absent or low in the stomach.
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Achlorhydria
Achlorhydria /achlor·hy·dria/ absence of hydrochloric acid from gastric secretions.achlorhy´dric a·chlor·hy·dri·a n. [more]Achlorhydria - Community and Resources


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achlorhydria
Noun
1. an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
(hypernym) disorder, upset


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Achlorhydria
A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.

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achlorhydria
[a-klor-HY-dree-a]
A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps digest food. 

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