Excessive secretion of gastric juice or a condition of too much stomach fluid production.
From Greek 'gastro-' (stomach) + 'succus' (juice, borrowed from Latin) + '-rrhea' (flowing or discharge). This medical term combines the stomach with an indication of excessive secretion.
This condition was particularly discussed in early 20th-century gastroenterology because excess stomach acid can cause severe ulcers—understanding this overstimulation of gastric juice became crucial for developing acid-reducing medications.
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