| achylia | 1. Absence of gastric juice or other digestive secretions. 2. Absence of chyle. Origin: G. A-priv. + chylos, juice (05 Mar 2000) |
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| achylia gastrica | A diminished or abolished secretion of gastric juice associated with atrophy of the mucous membrane of the stomach. (05 Mar 2000) |
| achylia pancreatica | A deficiency or absence of pancreatic secretion, usually resulting in fatty stools, emaciation, and impaired nutrition. (05 Mar 2000) |
| achylous | <physiology> Without chyle. Origin: Gr. Without juice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| achymous | <physiology> Without chyme. Origin: Gr. Without juice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |