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biohazard

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(bī′ō haz′ərd)

noun

a risk or danger to life or health, esp. that resulting from biological experimentation

Origin: bio- + hazard

adjective

having to do with biohazards, esp. their prevention or control

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biohazardous adjective

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noun

A biological agent, such as an infectious microorganism, or a condition that constitutes a threat to humans, especially in biological research or experimentation.
The potential danger, risk, or harm from exposure to such an agent or condition.

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