Achlorhydria

Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria refer to states where the production of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions of the stomach and other digestive organs is absent or low, respectively. It is associated with various other medical problems.

Achlorhydria
Other namesHypochlorhydria
Hydrogen chloride (major component of gastric acid)
Pronunciation
  • /klɔːrˈhdriə/
SpecialtyInternal medicine
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