oxyntic

/ (ɒkˈsɪntɪk) /

adjective

physiol of or denoting stomach cells that secrete acid oxyntic cells

Word Origin for oxyntic

C19: from Greek oxus acid, sharp

Medical definitions for oxyntic

oxyntic
[ ŏk-sĭntĭk ]

adj.

Forming or secreting acid, as the parietal cells of gastric glands.