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Title: Cause of Death? SOLVED
Post by: Flickgirl on Thursday 09 February 17 01:41 GMT (UK)

I'm struggling to make out the top cause of death here - I can see the one underneath says chronic dysentry and I think the first word is syncope but just not seeing the second word. The death took place on board a ship. Any help greatly appreicated.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Cause of Death?
Post by: matthewj64 on Thursday 09 February 17 02:06 GMT (UK)

haemoptysis?  ???

Title: Re: Cause of Death?
Post by: TropiConsul on Thursday 09 February 17 02:07 GMT (UK)

Haemoptysis which means coughing up blood.  More information at

http://lifeinthefastlane.com/resources/massive-haemoptysis/

Title: Re: Cause of Death?
Post by: Flickgirl on Thursday 09 February 17 02:09 GMT (UK)

Thanks both - I can see it clearly now  :)