biosafety

[ bahy-oh-seyf-tee ]

noun

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

biosafety

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of biosafety¹

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + safety

Example Sentences

Some of the experiments proceeded slowly because they had to be done by overseas collaborators in special high-security biosafety labs designed to ensure that highly contagious viruses do not escape.

From MIT Technology Review

Accidents can happen even with the most stringent biosafety precautions in place.

From MIT Technology Review

Meanwhile, according to a WHO spokesperson, all hypotheses are still on the table and the lab leak theory would require further investigation, potentially with additional missions involving biosafety and biosecurity experts.

From MIT Technology Review

That is why very often the money goes to research, and biosafety is less emphasized.

From Vox

Biosafety also hinges on the type of studies being conducted.

From Vox

The rapidly growing number of U.S. biosafety labs—those that study potentially lethal pathogens—is causing concern.

From The Daily Beast