melena en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛlɪnə/ (US)
- /məˈliːnə/
- /mɪˈliːnə/
- /məˈliːnə/ (US)
Etymology
From New Latin melaena, based on Ancient Greek μέλαινα (mélaina, “black”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) The passage of dark, tarry stools containing blood, a result of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| melaena | alternative | lexicographic | |
| melæna | alternative | lexicographic |