Achlorhydric

Pronunciation: /eɪˌklɔːrˈhaɪdrɪk/

Definitions of achlorhydric

adjective describing a condition in which there is an absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor diagnosed me with achlorhydric stomach, which means I have low stomach acid levels.

A2 People with achlorhydric conditions may experience digestive issues due to insufficient stomach acid.

B1 Achlorhydric individuals may need to take supplements to aid in the digestion of food.

B2 The lack of stomach acid in achlorhydric patients can lead to malabsorption of nutrients.

C1 Achlorhydric conditions can be challenging to manage and may require ongoing medical treatment.

C2 Patients with achlorhydric stomachs often have to follow a strict diet to prevent digestive issues.

Examples of achlorhydric in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric, meaning they have low or absent levels of stomach acid.

informal My friend was told by the doctor that she is achlorhydric, which explained her digestive issues.

slang I heard that guy over there is achlorhydric, so he has to be careful with what he eats.

figurative Being achlorhydric in a competitive environment is like going into battle without any weapons.

Grammatical Forms of achlorhydric

• past tense: achlorhydrated
• plural: achlorhydric
• comparative: more achlorhydric
• superlative: most achlorhydric
• present tense: achlorhydrics
• future tense: will achlorhydric
• perfect tense: have achlorhydric
• continuous tense: is achlorhydricking
• singular: achlorhydric
• positive degree: achlorhydric
• infinitive: to achlorhydric
• gerund: achlorhydricking
• participle: achlorhydricked

Origin and Evolution of achlorhydric

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'achlorhydric' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning without, 'chlor-' referring to chlorine, and 'hydric' pertaining to hydrogen, to describe a condition characterized by the absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a specific physiological condition, 'achlorhydric' has since become more widely recognized and used in various scientific and medical contexts to refer to the absence of stomach acid.