tabes is the natural consequence of this error; but its effect is evinced by the occurrence of other disorders.
"Remarks on the Subject of Lactation"
Edward Morton
One of them became idiotic, and afterwards died of Hydrencephalus, under my care; the other was affected with tabes Mesenterica,-the result I did not witness-but believe the disease terminated fatally.
"Remarks on the Subject of Lactation"
Edward Morton
It is called, in the language of physicians, tabes dorsalis, or dorsal consumption; because it is supposed to arise from the dorsal portion of the spinal marrow.
"The Young Man's Guide"
William A. Alcott