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Noun mad cow disease has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: Mad Cow Disease Definition: Mad Cow Disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), is a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle. It is caused by abnormal proteins called prions that slowly damage the brain and spinal cord, leading to a range of symptoms including behavioral changes, loss of coordination, and eventually death. Mad Cow Disease is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted to humans who consume infected meat, leading to a human form of the disease called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD). Strict regulations and safeguards are implemented to prevent the spread of Mad Cow Disease in the meat industry. Sense 1: Noun - A fatal neurological disease that affects cattle, caused by abnormal proteins called prions and transmissible to humans. Example Sentence: The outbreak of Mad Cow Disease in the early 1990s led to significant changes in agricultural practices and increased concerns about food safety. Sense 2: Adjective - Referring to or characterized by the traits or symptoms associated with Mad Cow Disease. Example Sentence: The farmer had to cull the mad cow to prevent the spread of the disease to other animals in the herd. Sense 3: Adjective - Informal usage to describe something as crazy, irrational, or out of control. Example Sentence: His outrageous behavior at the party made everyone think he had gone mad cow or something. Related Products on Amazon: - Books about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy | ||||
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