What does it mean to have "tarry" black stool?!

Question: What does it mean to have "tarry" black stool!?

I know it indicates blood in the stool, but what does the "tarry" part mean!? Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Tarry is derived from the word tar!. So in a tarry black stool, tar would be the texture and/or color of it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Not solid, more the consistency of a can of tar!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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What does it mean to have "tarry" black stool?!

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