achlorhydria
/ˌeɪklɔːrˈhaɪdriə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the stomach does not produce enough hydrochloric acid, leading to digestive problems.
- Treatment for achlorhydria often includes taking digestive enzymes and vitamin supplements.
- People with achlorhydria may have trouble digesting proteins and absorbing certain nutrients.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with achlorhydria after the stomach acid test.