Meaning of the word "mad cow disease" in English
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mad cow disease
US /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
UK /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
Noun
1.
a fatal disease of cattle that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing a staggering gait and aggression, and is transmissible to humans through infected meat.
Example:
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The outbreak of mad cow disease led to a ban on British beef imports.
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Scientists are still researching the long-term effects of mad cow disease on human health.
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