melena

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Noun melena has 1 sense

melena, melaena - abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
--₁ is a kind of fecal matter, faecal matter, feces, faeces, BM, stool, ordure, dejection

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Melena

Definition:

Melena is a medical term referring to the passage of black, tarry stools containing blood that has been degraded by the digestive process. It is usually associated with bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

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Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: Black, tarry stools resulting from the presence of digested blood.

Usages:

Usage: In the medical field

Sample Sentences:

He was admitted to the emergency room due to persistent melena.
The patient's melena indicated a bleeding ulcer in the stomach.

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