oxyntic

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oxyntic (ɒkˈsɪntɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
physiol of or denoting stomach cells that secrete acid: oxyntic cells
 
[C19: from Greek oxus acid, sharp]

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oxyntic ox·yn·tic (ŏk-sĭn'tĭk)
adj.
Forming or secreting acid, as the parietal cells of gastric glands.

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