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An abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice
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achlorhydria
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WordNet
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n. an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
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Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria refers to states where the production of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions of the stomach and other digestive organs is absent or low, respectively. It is associated with various other medical problems.
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n. (context medicine English) The absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach