1. characterized by the absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Usage: medical/clinical term

Examples

• The patient's achlorhydric condition was confirmed through gastric analysis.
• Achlorhydric gastritis can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency over time.
• Some elderly patients develop achlorhydric stomachs as part of the aging process.
• The doctor diagnosed achlorhydria after finding no measurable stomach acid in the biopsy.
• Achlorhydric individuals may have difficulty absorbing certain minerals and nutrients.