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Title: Cause of Death 1922--Marasnuis
Post by: LostinEngland on Thursday 03 January 13 09:02 GMT (UK)

Our 62 year old female ancestor died in Liverpool on the 1st of April 1922 and the cause of death is listed as "Marasnuis".  I've googled "Marasnuis" and have been presented with the word "marasmus--a form of severe malnutrition" which typically strikes children.  Can anyone tell me whether "Marasnuis & marasmus" are one in the same?
Cheers,
Renee

Title: Re: Cause of Death 1922--Marasnuis
Post by: fastfusion on Thursday 03 January 13 09:04 GMT (UK)

this post explains it>

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GENMSC/2000-01/0947832116

Title: Re: Cause of Death 1922--Marasnuis
Post by: LostinEngland on Thursday 03 January 13 09:08 GMT (UK)

Thanks FastFusion:
Looks like TB is the cause

Title: Re: Cause of Death 1922--Marasnuis
Post by: PrueM on Thursday 03 January 13 09:29 GMT (UK)

Yes, it looks like a misspelling or misreading of Marasmus.  Here is a good site to have bookmarked - this is the "M" page :) http://www.antiquusmorbus.com/English/EnglishM.htm