Hyperchlorhydria refers to the state in the stomach where gastric acid levels are higher than the normal range. In humans, the normal pH is around 1 to 3, which varies throughout the day. The highest basal secretion levels are in the late evening (around 12 A.M. to 3 A.M.). Hyperchlorhydria is usually defined as having a pH less than 2. It has no ...
Excess of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretion.
Presence of an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. ... Synonym: chlorhydria, hyperhydrochloria. ... Origin: hyper-+ chlorhydric (acid) ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(hi″pәr-klor-hi´dre-ә) excess of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice.
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-klōr-hī′drē-ă Definitions: 1. Presence of an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Synonyms: chlorhydria, hyperhydrochloria
excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.