Definition of Melene

1. n. An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C30H60, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax; -- called also melissene, and melissylene.

Medical Definition of Melene

1. An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C30H60, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax. Synonym: melissene, and melissylene. Origin: Melissic + ethylene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melene

melding
melds
Meleagrididae
meleagrine
meleagris
Meleagris
Meleagris gallopavo
melee
melees
melena
melena
melenas
melena neonatorum
melena spuria
melena vera
melene (current term)
melenemesis
Meleney's gangrene
Meleney's ulcer
melengestrol acetate
Meles
Meles meles
meletin
melezitose
meli-
Melia
Meliaceae
meliaceous
Melia Azadirachta
Melia azedarach

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