Achlorhydria (also known as Achylia Gastrica, Hypochlorhydria): A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion.

NIH MeSH · D000126Diseases

Achlorhydria

Also known asAchylia Gastrica · Hypochlorhydria

Definition

A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion.

MeSH classification

  • C06.405.748.045
  • C18.452.076.087

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Common questions about Achlorhydria

What does Achlorhydria mean in medicine?
A lack of HYDROCHLORIC ACID in GASTRIC JUICE despite stimulation of gastric secretion. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Achlorhydria known by any other names?
Yes. Achlorhydria is also referred to as Achylia Gastrica, Hypochlorhydria in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Achlorhydria sit in the medical classification?
Achlorhydria falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C06.405.748.045, C18.452.076.087). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000126) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗