Old Medical Terms

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Causes of Death on older sources can be confusing. Here are some sources to help you figure out how your relative died.

Contents 1 Common Past Causes of Death 1.1 Malaria 1.2 Tuberculosis 1.3 Influenza 1.4 Stroke 1.5 Tetanus 2 Sources

Common Past Causes of Death

Malaria

• Ague
• Congestive fever

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease caused by a bacteria. It has been around since ancient times.

• Consumption Commonly used in the 19th century as the disease seemed to “consume” the body
• Phthisis Used by ancient Greeks —means “Consumption”. It’s often found as cause of death on older ScotlandsPeople records
• Scofula Commonly during Middle Aged
• White Plague Common term used in 18th century due to paleness of its victims

Influenza

• Grippe

Stroke

• Apoplexy

Tetanus

• Lockjaw

Blood poisoning sepsis or septicemia.

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Sources

• Glossary of Old Medical Terms
• [http://www.disease.pricklytree.co.uk/ Of Disease Names and their definitions
• Diseases and epidemics of the 19th century Wikipedia
• 19th Century Diseases