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Definition of Hyperchlorhydria
1. Noun. (pathology) The presence of an high amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Also called chlorhydria. Often treatable with antacid. ¹
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Medical Definition of Hyperchlorhydria
1. Presence of an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Synonym: chlorhydria, hyperhydrochloria. Origin: hyper-+ chlorhydric (acid) (05 Mar 2000)