Preferred Term:
chronic wasting disease
Definition:
A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (prion disease) of deer and elk characterized by chronic weight loss leading to death. It is thought to spread by direct contact between animals or through environmental contamination with the prion protein.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- CWD (chronic wasting disease)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25890
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