biocontainment


bio·con·tain·ment

noun \-kən-ˈtān-mənt\

Definition of BIOCONTAINMENT

: the containment of extremely pathogenic organisms (as viruses) usually by isolation in secure facilities to prevent their accidental release especially during research

First Known Use of BIOCONTAINMENT

1985

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