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chronic wasting disease

/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈweɪstɪŋ dɪˌziːz/

Traducción: Enfermedad neurológica mortal y progresiva que afecta a ciervos, alces, uapitíes y otros cérvidos, caracterizada por pérdida de peso, cambios de comportamiento y alteraciones de la coordinación. Pertenece a la familia de las encefalopatías espongiformes transmisibles.

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/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈweɪstɪŋ dɪˌziːz/C1formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad neurológica mortal y progresiva que afecta a ciervos, alces, uapitíes y otros cérvidos, caracterizada por pérdida de peso, cambios de comportamiento y alteraciones de la coordinación. Pertenece a la familia de las encefalopatías espongiformes transmisibles.

A progressive, fatal neurological disease affecting deer, elk, moose, and other cervids, characterized by weight loss, behavioral changes, and lack of coordination. It belongs to the family of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

  1. Prion disease in animalsC1formal

    A fatal, progressive neurological disease affecting deer, elk, moose, and similar animals, caused by abnormal prion proteins.

    esEnfermedad debilitante crónica

    • Chronic wasting disease has been detected in wild deer populations across several states.
    • Hunters are advised to test their game for chronic wasting disease before consumption.
    • There is no known cure or vaccine for chronic wasting disease.