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:
biohazardsOrigin of Biohazard
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bio- + hazard
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