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Q: Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria is when there is very little , or no gastric acid in the stomach .
A:
Achlorhydria , also known as hypochlorhydria , refers to states where the production of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions of the stomach and other digestive organs is absent or low , respectively .