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melanotic

American  
[mel-uh-not-ik] / ˌmɛl əˈnɒt ɪk /

adjective

Pathology.
  1. of or affected with melanosis


Etymology

Origin of melanotic

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

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 Thomson, Alexis

Hip lameness may also be provoked by melanotic or other tumors.

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

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

The melanotic cancer contains abundant pigment, melanin, within its cells.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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