mad cow disease
US /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
UK /mæd kaʊ dɪˈziːz/
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doença da vaca louca, BSE
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.
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The outbreak of mad cow disease led to a ban on British beef imports.
O surto da doença da vaca louca levou à proibição da importação de carne bovina britânica.
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Scientists are still researching the long-term effects of mad cow disease on human health.
Cientistas ainda estão pesquisando os efeitos a longo prazo da doença da vaca louca na saúde humana.