| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| tristeza | disease of certain citrus trees, characterized by yellowed leaves, wilting, and root destruction, caused by a virus |
| kuru | fatal degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive lack of coordination and dementia, known only among certain Melanesian peoples, esp. the Fore of New Guinea, and caused by a slow virus: now virtually extinct |
| kurus | fatal degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive lack of coordination and dementia, known only among certain Melanesian peoples, esp. the Fore of New Guinea, and caused by a slow virus: now virtually extinct |
