melanotic

American  

[mel-uh-not-ik] / ˌmɛl əˈnɒt ɪk /

adjective

Pathology.

1. of or affected with melanosis

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Etymology

Origin of melanotic

First recorded in 1820–30; melan- + -otic

Example Sentences

He makes a distinction between melanotic and pulmonary matter.

From An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners by Makellar, Archibald

Etiology and Occurrence.—While paralysis of the femoral nerve, also known as "dropped stifle" occurs as a result of local injuries and melanotic tumors in gray horses, most cases are due to azoturia.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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

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 Thomson, Alexis

Cancer.—There are several types of primary cancer of the skin, the most important being squamous epithelioma, rodent cancer, and melanotic cancer.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis