achlorhydric


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a·chlor·hy·dri·a

 (ā′klôr-hī′drē-ə)
n.
Absence of hydrochloric acid in the gastric secretions of the stomach.
[a- + chlor(o)- + hydr(o)- + -ia.]
a·chlor·hy′dric (-drĭk) adj.
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achlorhydric

(ˌeɪklɔːˈhaɪdrɪk)
adj
relating to a lack of gastric hydrochloric acid
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Adj.1.achlorhydric - lacking hydrochloric acid
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