scrapie

/ˈskræpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A fatal, infectious disease of sheep, goats, and mink, caused by a prion.

“The study of scrapie has led to a greater understanding of neurodegenerative diseases in animals.”

Synonyms

  • TSE
  • transmissible spongiform encephalopathy

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal