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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