biodefense
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bio·de·fense

noun, often attributive \ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈfen(t)s\

Definition of BIODEFENSE

: the means or methods of preventing, detecting, or managing an attack involving biological weapons

First Known Use of BIODEFENSE

1987

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