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. |
| Main Entry: | bioterrorism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See bioterror |
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.)