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Melaena

Melaena Meaning & Definition
Melaena Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Melaena?

[n] abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Melaena: melena

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See Also | BM | dejection | faecal matter | faeces | fecal matter | feces | ordure | stool

Melaena In Webster's Dictionary

\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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