achlorhydric
- adjective
- /ˌeɪklɔrˈhaɪdrɪk/
- Specialized
- Certain medications can cause an achlorhydric condition, leading to digestive problems.
Examples
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The patient was found to be achlorhydric after laboratory analysis of his gastric secretions.
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Is it possible for someone to be achlorhydric without symptoms?
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Pernicious anemia is often associated with an achlorhydric stomach environment.
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The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric after extensive testing.
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The doctor explained that an achlorhydric condition could lead to poor nutrient absorption in the patient.
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After testing, it was confirmed that the elderly man was achlorhydric, affecting his digestion significantly.
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In cases of an achlorhydric stomach, patients may experience discomfort and an increased risk of infections.
How Acidic
23
3.9
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
achlorhydric = chlorhydric (semi-transparent) = a + chlorhydric
Morphologically a straightforward negative (a-) attached to a technical adjective ('chlorhydric'), but the base is a specialized chemistry term that many learners may not know.
Etymology
The word achlorhydric starts with a- meaning 'without' and points to hydrochloric acid, the strong acid in the stomach. So an achlorhydric person is 'without hydrochloric acid' in their stomach juices, which is why they can have digestion problems.