gastric acid
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- noun
- /ˈɡæstrɪk ˈæsɪd/
- Specialized
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ácido gástrico
- This theory is supported by articles that describe the recovery of absorption of levothyroxine as a result of the change from the tablet formulation to liquid form for patients who had factors that have negative effects on gastric acid secretion.
- gastric acid secretion
Examples
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Lower doses of softgel LT4 capsules are required to maintain the therapeutic goal in two-thirds of patients with impaired gastric acid.
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The presence of gastric acid is vital for breaking down food in the stomach.
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Suppression of gastric acid secretion was proven through increased levels of gastrin.
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It seems that the influence of gastric acid on the absorption of LT4 is confirmed, despite evidence speaking against the interaction.
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Dr. Robert Korwin has discovered a new link between gastric acid reflux and an orange-yellow fluorescence of the dorsum of the tongue.
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In addition, the basal gastric acid secretion is highest during the evening, and there is evidence that stomach acid has a beneficial effect on the absorption of LT4.
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By drinking water in the morning, you lower the accumulation of gastric acid in your stomach that can lead to heartburn (especially if you're a coffee drinker).
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Furthermore, PG levels after H. pylori eradication are changed to normal levels even though gastric acid secretion may not have ceased, i.e., remaining gastric cancer risk.
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Excessive gastric acid can lead to heartburn and indigestion.
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Doctors often evaluate gastric acid levels to diagnose digestive issues.
Synonyms
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A liquid in the stomach that helps break down food
How Acidic
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'gastric' means relating to the stomach and 'acid' denotes an acidic substance, so 'gastric acid' clearly denotes the stomach's acid. Although somewhat technical, this medical compound follows predictable morphology and cross-linguistically similar forms (e.g., Spanish 'ácido gástrico'), so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it.
Etymology
Gastric acid is a name that shows its parts: gastric comes from an old word for 'stomach' and acid means a 'sour' chemical. So gastric acid literally means the sour fluid in the stomach that helps break food down.