achylia
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(ā-kī'lē-ə, ə-kī'-)
n.
n.
- Absence of gastric juice or other digestive secretions.
- Absence of chyle.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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achylia
Absence of hydrochloric acid and enzymes in the gastric secretions.
Mosby's Dental Dictionary:
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achylia
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The absence or lack of hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsinogen in the stomach.
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