Melena meaning
The passage of black, tarry stools composed largely of blood that has been acted on by gastric juices, indicative of bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
noun
The passage of black, tarry stools composed largely of blood that has been acted on by gastric juices, indicative of bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
noun
Origin of melena
- New Latin melēna from Greek melaina feminine of melās black
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition