hyperchlorhydric
|hy-per-chlor-hy-dric|
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/ˌhaɪpərklɔːrˈhaɪdrɪk/
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/ˌhaɪpəklɔːˈhaɪdrɪk/
excessive stomach acid
Etymology
'hyperchlorhydric' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive', and 'chlorhydric' referring to 'hydrochloric acid'.
'Hyperchlorhydric' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' with 'chlorhydric', a term used in chemistry to describe hydrochloric acid.
Initially, it meant 'excessive hydrochloric acid', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
The patient was diagnosed as hyperchlorhydric due to his persistent stomach issues.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 00:53