oxyntic

English edit

Etymology edit

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

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Adjective edit

oxyntic (not comparable)

(immunology) Producing acid.

Translations edit

producing acid

Spanish: oxíntico m

References edit

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