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bioterrorism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | biological terrorism |
| Type of | act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act |
Examples of bioterrorism
bioterrorism
The FDA had to invoke bioterrorism laws to get testing records from Peanut Corp.
From the thestate.com
Has obvious application for detecting bioterrorism agents and disease diagnosis.
From the newscientist.com
Experts are increasingly concerned Australia may be the target of bioterrorism.
From the smh.com.au
Because plague is often fatal, Y. pestis is a potential agent for bioterrorism.
From the sciencedaily.com
It is also a possible agent for agricultural, civilian and military bioterrorism.
From the sciencedaily.com
Another innovative lone-wolf tactic in the coming years may involve bioterrorism.
From the nation.time.com
Why must medicine and public health communities address the issue of bioterrorism?
From the sciencedaily.com
Bogus bioterrorism is on the increase in the US, according to figures from the FBI.
From the newscientist.com
Some, such as Colorado, had developed bioterrorism plans before September 11th 2001.
From the economist.com
- Terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare
- Terrorism using deadly bacteria or virus.
- The use of bacteria, viruses or toxins with the intent of causing harm to people, animals or food to achieve certain political, religious or ideological goals through intimidation.
- The employment of living agents such as viruses, bacteria, and other biological toxins to attack or intimidate societies or governments, often for political or ideological reasons.
- Terrorist acts that intend to spread disease through the use of biological agents
- The intentional use of microorganisms, or toxins, derived from living organisms, to produce death or disease in humans, animals, or plants.
- (1) The unlawful release of biologic agents or toxins with the intent to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population to further political or social objectives. Humans, animals, and plants are often targets. ...
- The application of disease-causing microorganisms (pathogens) to cause harm to a population
- The use of microorganism, or biological agents, as weapons to infect humans, animals, or plants. Boiterrorism in the healthcare system would be like someone bringing a harmful new disease into America, contaminating other people.
