melena
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of melena
< New Latin < Greek mélaina, feminine of mélās black
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"This is referred to as melena, and generally means that you are bleeding from somewhat in the upper GI tract."
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2023
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