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chronic wasting disease

/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈweɪstɪŋ dɪˌziːz/

Tradução: Doença neurológica progressiva e fatal que afeta cervos, alces, wapitis e outros cervídeos, caracterizada por perda de peso, mudanças de comportamento e falta de coordenação. Pertence à família das encefalopatias espongiformes transmissíveis.

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/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈweɪstɪŋ dɪˌziːz/C1formalmedical
  • ptDoença neurológica progressiva e fatal que afeta cervos, alces, wapitis e outros cervídeos, caracterizada por perda de peso, mudanças de comportamento e falta de coordenação. Pertence à família das encefalopatias espongiformes transmissíveis.

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.

    ptDoença debilitante crônica

    • 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.