melena

American  

[muh-lee-nuh] / məˈli nə /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the discharge of black, tarry, bloody stools, usually resulting from a hemorrhage in the alimentary tract.

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Etymology

Origin of melena

< New Latin < Greek mélaina, feminine of mélās black

Example Sentences

In a Jan. 17 email to lawmakers and advocates, executive policy director of the department, Melena Thompson, said the number of requests and short notice in receiving them “is highly problematic.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Beth Melena, Wolf's campaign spokeswoman, said the governor did not plan to return to Pittsburgh as part of Trump's visit on Tuesday.

From Fox News • Oct. 30, 2018

I have to be honest, while I felt that Melena was smart, I believe she came at this more of a champion of a cause than as an objective reporter.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2018

Beth Melena, the committee’s spokeswoman, said organizers believe the Hershey facility will provide a better “opportunity to make that environment fit Tom’s vision for the celebration.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2015

But if he does arrive in Melena del Sur, please treat him kindly but do what you think is best.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar