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bioterrorism
bi·o·ter·ror·ism B0270150 (bī′ō-tĕr′ə-rĭz′əm)n. The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes.
bi′o·ter′ror·ist adj. & n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  bioterrorism - terrorism using the weapons of biological warfarebiological terrorismact 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 |
TranslationsBioterrorism
bioterrorism the use, or threat of use, of biological agents to negatively affect the health of a population; the objective is to instill fear and disrupt the normal functioning of a society or culture. A hypothetical scenario in which a hostile individual, organization or nation uses or threatens to use of biologic weapons as a vehicle for extortion or to advance a terrorist agendabioterrorism Global village A hypothetical scenario in which a hostile individual, organization or nation threatens the use of biologic weapons as a vehicle for extortion. See Anthrax, Ecoterrorism, Smallpox. bi·o·ter·ror·ism (bī'ō-ter'ŏr-izm) 1. The use of living organisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or fungi) or their products (e.g., toxins) in terrorist activities. 2. A common but incorrect designation for the use of chemical or radiologic agents in terrorism. bioterrorism see BIOLOGICAL WARFARE.BioterrorismThe intentional use of disease-causing microbes or other biologic agents to intimidate or terrorize a civilian population for political or military reasons. Type A influenza virus could be used as an agent of bioterrorism.Mentioned in: Influenza, Monkeypox, Plague, Q Fever, TyphusBioterrorism
BioterrorismThe use by a non-state group, or the secret use by a nation state, of germs and other living beings to kill, injure or incapacitate one's enemy. There are numerous examples of bioterrorism dating back thousands of years. See also: Biowarfare.bioterrorism
Synonyms for bioterrorismnoun terrorism using the weapons of biological warfareSynonymsRelated Words- act of terrorism
- terrorism
- terrorist act
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