achlorhydric

/əˈklɔraɪdrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking hydrochloric acid in the stomach; having no hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice.

“The patient was diagnosed with achlorhydric stomach, which made it difficult for her to digest food.”

2. noun

A person or animal with an achlorhydric stomach.

“The doctor examined the patient, who was found to have achlorhydric conditions.”

Synonyms

  • chlorine-deficient
  • hypochlorhydric

Antonyms

  • chlorhydric
  • hypochlorhydric