biocontainment
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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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