hypochlorhydria

noun

hy·​po·​chlor·​hy·​dria -klōr-ˈhī-drē-ə, -klȯr- How to pronounce hypochlorhydria (audio)
: deficiency of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice compare achlorhydria, hyperchlorhydria
hypochlorhydric adjective

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“Hypochlorhydria.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypochlorhydria. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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