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Cause of Death
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 5 Nov 2004 20:02 |
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Does anyone know what 'Marasmus' is/was - this was the cause of death of twins in 1916. I think someone once posted a website with medical terms but I can't remember for sure - any help appreciated! |
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NicolaDunbyNocula | Report | 5 Nov 2004 20:07 |
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Hi Sheila I have just done a google search by putting in medical terms and this is what I found from the medical dictionary online. Marasmus: Wasting away, as occurs with children who have kwashiorkor. Also called cachexia, is usually a result of protein and calorie deficiency. Nicola |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 5 Nov 2004 20:18 |
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Thanks for your help Nicola, the poor things only lived a few weeks so perhaps had problems feeding. |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 5 Nov 2004 20:56 |
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Thanks Lyla |
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