Hi Sue, Could that be Epistaxis Anaemia? Epistaxis is bleeding from the nose. See http://www.paul_smith.doctors.org.uk/ArchaicMedicalTerms.htm If all else fails, you can email Paul Smith - see first his tips for sending questions under "Contact". Cheers, Liz in Melbourne On Friday, September 12, 2003 9:06 AM, sue taylor [SMTP:sutaylor@blueyonder.co.uk] wrote: > Hi Listers, > > Has anyone come across 'Epixlascis Anaemia'. My gg grandfather John > TAYLOR died from this at Northallerton Cottage Hospital in 1883. I've > tried 'goggle' with no luck - any help gratefully received. > > Regards Sue Taylor, Shropshire, UK >

Dear Liz and Mary, Thank you both for your responses and the amazing Archaic Medical website. I think it probably was a nose bleed, what a horrible way to die - but how come someone can bleed to death from a nose bleed. I hope it's not hereditary! Kind regards Sue Taylor, Shropshire, UK All outgoing and incoming messages checked with McAfee anti-virus