biosecurity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The protection of plants and animals against harm from disease or from human exploitation.
  2. The protection of humans against bioweapons, or from the accidental release of biohazards.

Word forms

biosecurity

Etymology

From bio- + security.

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