biosafety

American  

[bahy-oh-seyf-tee] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈseɪf ti /

noun

1. the maintenance of safe conditions in biological research to prevent harm to workers, nonlaboratory organisms, or the environment.

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biosafety British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ /

noun

1. the precautions taken to control the cultivation and distribution of genetically modified crops and products

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Etymology

Origin of biosafety

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + safety

Example Sentences

“Veterinarians are on the front line of the outbreak, and increased biosafety practices like respiratory and eye protection should reduce their exposure risk.”

From Los Angeles Times

If an academic researcher proposes an experiment that would make a bacterium resistant to drugs, for example, the university’s biosafety committee must report the work to the funding agency and submit a risk mitigation plan.

From Science Magazine

“I think countries need to start preparing for the response efforts that’s needed for ... big biosafety concerns,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

She says concerns about the experiments have been “really overblown” as all have been done in high-level biosecurity facilities under strict biosafety precautions.

From Science Magazine

"It acts like a biosafety cabinet. It can be used in circumstances where clean manufacturing facilities are not available or easily accessible, so it can democratize these cell-based therapies," said Kaiphanliam.

From Science Daily