achylia

achylia definition - medical

a·chy·li·a (ā-kīˈlē-ə, ə-kīˈ-)

noun
  1. Absence of gastric juice or other digestive secretions.
  2. Absence of chyle.

Related Forms:

  • a·chyˈlous adjective

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