achlorhydria
- noun
- /ˌeɪklɔrˈhaɪdriə/
- Specialized
:
aclorhidria
- Calcium absorption is pH-dependent and decreases significantly in the presence of achlorhydria.
Examples
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Achlorhydria can lead to digestive problems since the stomach lacks sufficient acid to break down achlorhydria.
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The doctor explained that achlorhydria results in lower levels of gastric acid, affecting digestion.
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Patients diagnosed with achlorhydria may require dietary adjustments to improve nutrient absorption.
How Acidic
- Specialized
1
3.9
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
achlorhydria = chlorhydria (opaque) = a + chlor + hydr + ia
The prefix 'a-' denotes absence, but the specific medical context of 'achlorhydria' is not easily deduced from its parts.
Etymology
Achlorhydria breaks into parts: a- 'without', hydro 'water', and chlor as in chlorine, which together form hydrochloric acid, the strong acid in the stomach. So achlorhydria means 'without hydrochloric acid', which explains the medical condition of lacking stomach acid.