biocontainment

American  

[bahy-oh-kuhn-teyn-muhnt] / ˌbaɪ oʊ kənˈteɪn mənt /

noun

1. the confinement, as by sealed-off chambers, of materials that are harmful or potentially harmful to life.

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Etymology

Origin of biocontainment

bio- + containment

Example Sentences

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biocontainment

Testing environments need to be treated like biocontainment labs, where a virus or bacteria could otherwise escape into the world, Lohn said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Their biocontainment units are essentially high-security wards inside hospitals, built to manage diseases that require strict isolation and specialized care.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

Two other passengers, one of whom is showing symptoms of the virus, traveled to Atlanta and are staying in a biocontainment facility at Emory University.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

He said the person who had tested positive to Andes virus was placed in a biocontainment facility and was not experiencing any symptoms.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

“We are going to be handling large amounts of blood. And we will be handling sharp instruments. We are going to use the disposable biocontainment suits.”

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston