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Meanings of melaena in English

Portuguese
melena
Spanish
melena

Abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)

        melena

        Epithet of Greek goddesses.

              Synonyms
              Examples for "melaine"
              Examples for "melaine"
              1
              The church of St. Melaine is the only one deserving a passing notice.
              The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 4, April, 1891
              2
              Beijing gold medallist Melaine Walker of Jamaica was fourth.
              Reuters
              3
              Melaine's temper is worse than yours could ever be, but she has sense enough to let Monaelle govern her in these things.
              Knife of dreams
              4
              World and Olympic 400m hurdles champion Melaine Walker placed third in 12.85 seconds, her first competitive race in years.
              Jamaica Observer
              1
              And I cried on thy name, Melaenis?-
              Chivalry: Dizain des Reines
              2
              At twilight, in thy light, Melaenis-
              Chivalry: Dizain des Reines
              3
              Hearken and heed, Melaenis!
              Chivalry: Dizain des Reines
              Usage of melaena in English
              1
              High fever, cramps, loss of sensation, hæmaturia, and melæna are among the other symptoms that may be present.
              Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition.
              Translations for melaena
              Portuguese
              melena
              Spanish
              melena