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gastric acid secretion test

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1 Definition of gastric acid secretion test

Meaning of gastric acid secretion test: A test used to measure the amount of gastric acid made by the stomach.

A test used to measure the amount of gastric acid made by the stomach. The patient receives an injection of the hormone gastrin or insulin. A tube is put through the nose or throat into the stomach and samples are taken from the stomach and sent to a laboratory for testing. Also called stomach acid stimulation test and stomach acid test.

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