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bovine spongiform encephalopathy
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bovine spongiform encephalopathy
n. Abbr. BSE
An infectious degenerative brain disease occurring in cattle. Also called mad cow disease.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) the full name for BSE

bovine spongiform encephalopathy  (spnj-fôrm)


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