hypochlorhydric
|hy-po-chlor-hy-dric|
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/ˌhaɪpoʊklɔːrˈhaɪdrɪk/
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/ˌhaɪpəʊklɔːˈhaɪdrɪk/
low stomach acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypochlorhydric' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'chlorhydric' referring to 'hydrochloric acid'.
Historical Evolution
'hypochlorhydric' was derived from the combination of 'hypo-' and 'chlorhydric', which was used in medical terminology to describe low stomach acid conditions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under hydrochloric acid', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a lower than normal level of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
The patient was diagnosed as hypochlorhydric, which explained his digestive issues.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 00:42