achlorhydria

Noun

1.

achlorhydria - an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach

Pronunciation: (AY-klor-HY-dree-uh)

A lack of hydrochloric acid in stomach juice.

disorder, upset

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