biohazard

biohazard definition - medical

bi·o·haz·ard (bīˈō-hăzˌərd)

noun
  1. A biological agent, such as a virus or a condition that constitutes a threat to humans, especially in biological research or experimentation.
  2. The potential danger or harm from exposure to such an agent or condition.

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