Melena Definition

mə-lēnə
noun
The passage of black, tarry stools composed largely of blood that has been acted on by gastric juices, indicative of bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • melaena

Origin of Melena

  • New Latin melēna from Greek melaina feminine of melās black

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Melena Sentence Examples

  • Although there are many different canine health problems that cause a bloody stool, professionals classify them under two main types, hematochezia and melena.

  • At the first sign of melena, it is important to have your dog checked by its veterinarian.

  • Melena generally keeps recurring and worsens with time.

  • There are many causes of melena and most of them are very serious.

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Words Starting With

MMEMEL

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ANAENA

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Words Starting With M and Ending With A

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With A