achylia
Definition
Noun A medical condition characterized by the absence of gastric juices (hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes) in the stomach. This absence can be partial or complete.
Usage
The term is used specifically in medical contexts to describe a physiological state where the stomach fails to secrete its normal digestive fluids. It is often associated with other conditions.
Examples
- The patient's persistent indigestion and weight loss were eventually diagnosed as achylia.
- Achylia gastrica is a form of this condition involving the stomach lining.
- Complete achylia can severely impair the digestion of proteins.
Advanced Usage
- Achylia gastrica: A specific term denoting the absence of gastric secretion, often linked to pernicious anemia or atrophic gastritis.
- The biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of atrophic gastritis leading to achylia gastrica.
Variants and Related Words
- Achlorhydria (noun): A closely related condition referring specifically to the absence of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice, which is a key component of achylia.
- Hypochlorhydria (noun): A condition of low stomach acid, as opposed to its complete absence.
Synonyms
- Gastric achylia
- Absence of gastric secretion
Notes
This is a technical medical term. In broader or patient-facing communication, a description like "absence of stomach acid and digestive juices" is often used for clarity.
Noun
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absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)
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