hypopepsia

/haɪpoʊˈpɛpsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the stomach does not produce enough gastric juice.

“The patient was diagnosed with hypopepsia, a rare condition that affects digestion.”

2. noun

A decrease in the production of gastric juice.

“The doctor explained to the patient that hypopepsia was caused by a decrease in stomach acid production.”

Synonyms

  • achlorhydria
  • gastroparesis

Antonyms

  • gastritis
  • hyperpepsia