achlorhydria
/ (ˌeɪklɔːˈhaɪdrɪə) /
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noun
the absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice
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Word Origin for achlorhydria
C20: New Latin; see a- 1, chloro-, hydro-
Words nearby achlorhydria
Achitophel, achkan, achlamydate, achlamydeous, ach-laut, achlorhydria, achlorophyllous, acholia, acholuria, achondrite, achondroplasia
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