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bioterrorism
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bi·o·ter·ror·ism  (b-tr-rzm)
n.
The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes.

bio·terror·ist adj. & n.

bioterrorism
Noun
the use of viruses, bacteria, etc by terrorists
bioterrorist n
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Noun1.bioterrorism - terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Translations
bioterrorism [ˈbaɪəuˈtɛrərɪzəm] nbioterrorismo
bioterrorism [baɪəuˈtɛrərɪzəm] nbioterrorismo


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A national survey of 1,001 Australians found that most were concerned about a bioterrorist attack and were ill-informed about smallpox prevention and response.
5 billion annually, starting in FY 2002, to fund research focused primarily on development of products to diagnose, treat, or prevent bacterial and viral infectious diseases and toxemias that could result from bioterrorist attacks.
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