melanotic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of melanotic
Example Sentences
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Many of these were formerly described as melanotic sarcoma.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
In addition to being unsightly, they bleed freely when abraded, are liable to ulcerate from friction and pressure, and occasionally become the starting-point of melanotic cancer.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
A still further complication in the composition of melanin is suggested by Kunkel,46 who has isolated a ferrated pigment from melanotic tumors.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Hip lameness may also be provoked by melanotic or other tumors.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Some cancers, such as that known as “rodent,” show malignant features which are entirely local, while others, such as melanotic cancer, exhibit a malignancy characterised by rapid generalisation of growths throughout the body.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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