achylia
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See also: achylią
English
Etymology
Noun
achylia (uncountable)
- (pathology) The lack or reduced production of gastric juices in any part of the digestive tract.
Synonyms
Related terms
Translations
lack or reduced production of gastric juices
Polish
Etymology
From a- + Ancient Greek χυλός (khulós) + -ia. First attested in 1893.[1]
Pronunciation
Noun
achylia f
- (pathology) achylia (the lack or reduced production of gastric juices in any part of the digestive tract)
- Synonym: bezsoczność
Declension
Declension of achylia
References
- ^ Walery Jaworski (1893) Podręcznik chorób żołądka, page 311