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Meaning of MELAENA

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 Definition: [n]  abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
 
 Synonyms: melena
 
 See Also: BM, dejection, faecal matter, faeces, fecal matter, feces, ordure, stool

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Me*l[ae]"na\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. me`las, m., me`laina,
f., black.] (Med.)
A discharge from the bowels of black matter, consisting of
altered blood.

 

 

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