achlorhydria
noun /,eɪkloʊr'haɪdriə/
- Definition
- an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
- Example
- 'achlorhydria' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
8
Length
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