Heterochylia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterochylia is a noun meaning (pathology) The irregular production (both overproduction and underproduction) of gastric juices in any part of the digestive tract.
Meaning
(pathology) The irregular production (both overproduction and underproduction) of gastric juices in any part of the digestive tract.
Example Sentences
Hyperacidity was noted in all, except for one case of hypoacidity and for another of heterochylia.
Cases in which there was a decided nervous element, especially instances of the so-called heterochylia, were rejected, since one can never be sure that the achylia in such cases is constant and does not alternate with a gastric secretion that approaches normal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypochylia, chlorhydria, hyperchlorhydria, heteradenia, achylia, hypochlorhydria.
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