牛うし海かい綿めん状じょう脳のう症しょうMeaningsNoun1. bovine spongiform encephalopathy; BSE; mad cow diseaseKanji used牛cow海sea綿cotton状condition脳brain症medical conditionComposed of牛うしcattle (Bos taurus); cow; bull; ox; calf; beefNoun海かい綿めんspongeNoun状じょうform; shape; appearance; state; condition; circumstances; letter; correspondenceNoun脳のう症しょうencephalopathyNoun