oxyntic

/ɒksɪntɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the stomach, especially referring to the secretion of gastric juice and the production of gastric acid

“The oxyntic cells in the stomach lining are responsible for producing stomach acid.”

2. noun

a cell in the stomach lining that secretes gastric juice and produces gastric acid

“The oxyntic glands in the stomach are essential for digestion.”

Synonyms

  • gastric
  • peptic

Antonyms

  • neutral
  • non-acidic