oxyntic
/ (ɒkˈsɪntɪk) /
adjective
physiol
of or denoting stomach cells that secrete acid
oxyntic cells
Word Origin for oxyntic
C19: from Greek
oxus acid, sharp
Words nearby oxyntic
Medical definitions for oxyntic
oxyntic
[ ŏk-sĭn′tĭk ]
adj.
Forming or secreting acid, as the parietal cells of gastric glands.