bioterrorism
[ bahy-oh-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /
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noun
terrorist acts involving the use of harmful agents and products of biological origin, as disease-producing microorganisms or toxins.
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bi·o·ter·ror·ist, noun, adjectiveWords nearby bioterrorism
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Example sentences from the Web for bioterrorism
It also has federal agreements for the production of medicines to combat bioterrorism threats.
Johnson & Johnson confirm vaccine production problems at Emergent plant in Baltimore|Christopher Rowland, Laurie McGinley|April 1, 2021|Washington Post
British Dictionary definitions for bioterrorism
bio-terrorism
bio-terror
noun
the use of living organisms and their toxic products to kill or incapacitate, esp as a political weapon
Derived forms of bio-terrorism
bio-terrorist, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for bioterrorism
bioterrorism
[ bī′ō-tĕr′ə-rĭz′əm ]
n.
The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes.
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Cultural definitions for bioterrorism (1 of 2)
Cultural definitions for bioterrorism (2 of 2)
bioterrorism
The use of biological agents as weapons of terror. Anthrax bacteria are one such agent, while smallpox is considered one of the more likely lethal viruses that could serve as a weapon of bioterror. (See germ warfare.)
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