subacute spongiform encephalopathy

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A form of spongiform encephalopathy, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, kuru, or Gerstmann-Sträussler syndrome, that is associated with a slow virus, is transmissible, and has a rapidly progressive, fatal course.transmissible encephalopathy

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Acacia, tragacanth, bassorin and plasment applications are used in cases of a subacute and chronic character.
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Name several external remedies and combinations useful in eczema of a subacute or mildly inflammatory type.
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Essentially chronic, the inflammatory action being of a subacute or sluggish character, with acute exacerbations.
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When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.
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