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achylia

achylia

9.9
A condition where the stomach makes little or no acid to digest food
  • noun
  • /əˈkaɪliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acilia
  • The doctor informed her that achylia was affecting her ability to digest food properly.

Examples

  • Long-term achylia may lead to digestive difficulties and nutritional deficiencies.

  • Symptoms of achylia can include nausea and bloating.

  • Diagnosis of achylia requires careful analysis of gastric secretions in the patient.

  • The physician explained that the cause of her symptoms was achylia.

  • The patient was diagnosed with achylia last week.

  • Patients with achylia often experience discomfort after meals due to inadequate gastric juices.

  • Understanding the implications of achylia is essential for managing related health issues.

Synonyms

achylia gastrica
vsachylia
  • Specialized
9.0

A condition where stomach juice is missing or very low

is the shorter term for the same condition used in general medical contexts

Compounds

achylia gastrica
  • Specialized
9.0

A condition where stomach juice is missing or very low

Surface Forms

achylia singular
achyliae plural

Morphology

achylia = chylia (opaque) = a + chyl + ia

The base 'chylia' is not a familiar English word and is only used in specialized medical contexts, making the derivation opaque.

Etymology

Achylia comes from Greek parts: a- meaning 'without' and chyl- meaning 'juice'. So achylia literally means 'without juice', which explains why it names a condition when the stomach has little or no digestive juice.