oxyntic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from Ancient Greek ὀξύνω (oxúnō, “to sharpen”)

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Adjective[edit]

oxyntic (not comparable)

  1. (immunology) Producing acid.

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References[edit]

  • “oxyntic” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).
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