Preferred Term:
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Definition:
A transmissible encephalopathy of cattle characterized by a spongiform structure of the brain tissue, and associated with abnormal prion proteins in the brain.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- BSE (animal disease)
- bovine spongiform encephalitis
- mad cow disease
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18992
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