I think mortification, as it latin derivation suggests, means "death of tissue" otherwise known as gangrene. John Betts Bony growth? Perhaps that is calcification. LOL, Doc Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: <MILLSC64@aol.com> To: <SOG-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 4:50 AM Subject: Re: [SoG] Fw: Mortification. In a message dated 17/02/2005 10:46:20 GMT Standard Time, john.dhb@btopenworld.com writes: > Alternatively, isn't there an unpleasant medical condition that > results in substantial additional bony growth ? > I think this is acromegaly (caused by excesive activity of pituitary gland). Regards, Colin Mills ______________________________Dr John Betts <dr@muswell.org.uk> London, UK Researching CHAPMAN London, CORDREY London, Surrey, WILKINSON London, KNOWLES South London, all early 1800's Further details on web site at www.browser.demon.co.uk This email has been scanned for viruses by NetBenefit using Sophos anti-virus technology