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bi·o·ter·ror·ism (bī'ō-těr'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. |
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| Main Entry: | bioterrorism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See bioterror |
bioterrorism
The use of biological agents as weapons of terror. Anthrax bacteria are one such agent, while smallpox is considered one of the more likely lethal viruses that could serve as a weapon of bioterror. (See germ warfare.)
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Main Entry: bio·ter·ror·ism
Pronunciation: -'ter-&r-"iz-&m
Function: noun
: terrorism involving use of biological warfare agents(as disease-causing viruses or herbicides) —bio·ter·ror·ist /-&r-&st/ adjective or noun
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