What is another word for bovine spongiform encephalitis?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊva͡ɪn spˈʌnd͡ʒɪfˌɔːm ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Bovine spongiform encephalitis, commonly known as mad cow disease, is a serious and deadly illness that affects the brain and nervous system of cows. There are several synonyms for this disease, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. These terms all refer to the same disease, which is caused by the misfolding of proteins in the brain. While the disease is most commonly associated with cows, it can also affect other animals, including deer and elk. In humans, the disease can cause a fatal brain disorder known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
