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

The author has done this operation many times, in cases extensive and of old standing, for malignant disease, melanotic and encephaloid.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

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

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

The melanotic matter is easily effaced by washing, while the other is removed with difficulty.

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