achlor·hy·dria
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Definition of achlorhydria
: absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice
Other Words from achlorhydria
achlorhydric
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ˌā-ˌklȯr-ˈhī-drik
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adjective
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adjective
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achlorhydria
noun
achlor·hy·dria
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Medical Definition of achlorhydria
: absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice — compare hyperchlorhydria, hypochlorhydria
Other Words from achlorhydria
achlorhydric
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-ˈhī-drik
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adjective
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adjective
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The first known use of achlorhydria was in 1892
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