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Definitions for: Melaena [n] abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
Webster (1913) 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.
Synonyms: melena
See Also: BM, dejection, faecal matter, faeces, fecal matter, feces, ordure, stool
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