biosecurity

noun

bio·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce biosecurity (audio)
: security from exposure to harmful biological agents
also : measures taken to ensure this security

Examples of biosecurity in a Sentence

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The affected farm has been placed under quarantine with biosecurity measures implemented to contain and eliminate the virus. Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024 The signing of Act 231 this year put about $10 million aside for the department to bolster its invasive species work and biosecurity, after lawmakers pressured the DOA to do a better job. CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 By supporting workforce development, the agency would help build a robust pipeline of biosafety and biosecurity professionals and informed scientists to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness in managing these risks. David Gillum, Rebecca Moritz, STAT, 19 July 2024 Officials stressed the importance of biosecurity measures by backyard farm operations, as well as commercial farmers. Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biosecurity 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biosecurity was in 1973

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“Biosecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biosecurity. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

biosecurity

noun
bio·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˌbī-ō-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce biosecurity (audio)
: security from exposure to harmful biological agents (such as pathogenic microorganisms)
You would expect the organisation responsible for ensuring biosecurity in labs working with dangerous animal pathogens like foot and mouth disease to know about any accidents that have occurred in those labs.Linda Geddes, New Scientist
also : measures taken to ensure this security
In areas where poultry farms are on adjoining or nearby properties or in areas tied together by common waterways, roads, or flyways, the risk of disease spread from one farm to another is greatly increased no matter what type of biosecurity is practiced by individual farms. Carol J. Cardona, in Avian Influenza
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