Retention of food in the stomach due to dilation of that organ. ... Origin: G. Ischo, to keep back, + chymos, juice ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: is′kō-kī′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Retention of food in the stomach due to dilation of that organ.
ischochymia 1. The suppression of gastric digestive processes. 2. Retention of food in the stomach as a result of the dilation of that organ.