bovine spongiform encephalopathy

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n. Abbr. BSE

An infectious degenerative brain disease occurring in cattle. Also called mad cow disease.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) the full name for BSE

bovine spongiform encephalopathy (sp

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See mad cow disease.

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