melanorrhagia
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me·le·na
(me-lē'nă), Although the correct pronunciation of this word is as noted, the more usual U.S. pronunciation is mel'ena.Passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by the intestinal juices. Compare:
hematochezia.
[G. melaina, fem. of melas, black]
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melanorrhagia
(1) Haematochezia, see there.
(2) Melena, see there.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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