Tarry
Tarry
Tarry (/ˈtɑːri/), derived from the Old English teoru, is a term used in the medical field to describe a certain type of stool that is black and sticky due to the presence of partially digested blood. This condition is also known as melena.
Etymology
The term "tarry" originates from the Old English word teoru, which means "tar". In a medical context, it is used to describe the tar-like appearance of certain types of stool.
Pronunciation
Tarry is pronounced as /ˈtɑːri/.
Related Terms
- Melena: A medical term for black, tarry stools. Melena is usually a sign of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- Hematochezia: The passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools. This is in contrast to melena, which is black, tarry stool.
- Gastrointestinal tract: The stomach and intestine, from the mouth to the anus, where digestion of food and absorption of nutrients occur.
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: This refers to bleeding that occurs from the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine.
See Also
- Stool (medicine): The waste product from the digestive tract that is expelled from the body through the rectum.
- Gastrointestinal bleeding: Bleeding that occurs along any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tarry
- Wikipedia's article - Tarry
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