Biohazard Definition

bīō-hăzərd
biohazards
noun
A risk or danger to life or health, esp. that resulting from biological experimentation.
Webster's New World
A biological agent, such as an infectious microorganism, or a condition that constitutes a threat to humans, especially in biological research or experimentation.
American Heritage Medicine
The potential danger, risk, or harm from exposure to such an agent or condition.
American Heritage Medicine

A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • biological agent
adjective
Having to do with biohazards, esp. their prevention or control.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Biohazard

Noun

Singular:
biohazard
Plural:
biohazards

Origin of Biohazard

  • bio- +‎ hazard

    From Wiktionary

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