bioaerosol

noun

bio·aero·sol | \ -ˈer-ə-ˌsäl, -ˌsȯl

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Medical Definition of bioaerosol

: a tiny, airborne particle (such as a fungal spore, pollen grain, endotoxin, or particle of animal dander) that is composed of or derived from biological matter

Note: Bioaerosols can produce significant health effects by spreading infectious disease or triggering allergic responses or respiratory irritation.

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