Medical term:
melanotic
melanotic
[mel″ah-not´ik]characterized by the presence of melanin; pertaining to melanosis.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
mel·a·not·ic
(mel'ă-not'ik), Do not confuse this word with melenic.1. Pertaining to the presence, normal or pathologic, of melanin.
2. Relating to or characterized by melanosis.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
melanotic
adjective Black; very dark brown.Melanotic refers to melanin (which gives pigment to the skin); melaenic refers to melaena (dark, tarry faeces associated with gatrointestinal haemorrhage). When referring to stool, melaenic is the correct adjective; in practice, however, the terms are used interchangeably, with melanotic being increasingly preferred.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
mel·a·not·ic
(mel'ă-not'ik)1. Pertaining to the presence, normal or pathologic, of melanin.
2. Relating to or characterized by melanosis.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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