BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_spongiform_encephalopathy) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease (encephalopathy) in cattle that causes a spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy Mad cow disease
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