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gastric acid

Definition / meaning of gastric acid

Acid that is released into the stomach from glands in the stomach wall. It helps digest food. Gastric acid is made of hydrochloric acid.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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