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cause of death is acute philis

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Natalie

Natalie Report 12 Jul 2005 12:24

Does anyone know what this means? This is the cause of death of my GG Grandfather. He was 37 when he died.

Tc

Tc Report 12 Jul 2005 12:29

Hi Natalie Think it will be Phthisis, which was TB in those days Tom

HeatherinLeicestershire

HeatherinLeicestershire Report 12 Jul 2005 13:26

Just another definition Phthisis Acuta - Galloping Consumption Can be found on www(.)antiquusmorbus(.)com Click on 'english' for a to z list of definitions, causes of death. Heather

Hilda

Hilda Report 13 Jul 2005 13:49

on my great great grandfathers death certificate it says i think fibroid phthisis iam not sure what this means could you please enlighten me from yvonne martin thankyou

Gordon

Gordon Report 13 Jul 2005 17:05

Natalie, Alternatively it could be SYPHILIS -- oh perish the thought, I'm sure it's bound to be phthisis ;) Gordon.

Merry

Merry Report 13 Jul 2005 17:33

Oh Gordon, I was going to say that, but decided against it! Hilda: fibroid phthisis definition: Fibroid phthists, a form of pulmonary consumption associated with the formation of fibrous tissue in the lungs, and the gradual atrophy of the lungs, from the pressure due to the contraction of this tissue. Sarah

Heather

Heather Report 13 Jul 2005 18:21

And I thought it would be bad taste if I said a cute philis may have been his lady friend.

Unknown

Unknown Report 13 Jul 2005 18:47

I did wonder if he was poisoned by his attractive young wife. Lol Ancestors eh? You can't live with 'em and you wouldn't be here without 'em.