biosafety
/ˌbaɪoʊˈseɪfti/
noun
- The practice of keeping people, animals, and the environment safe from harmful effects of biological materials, such as germs or genetically modified organisms.
- The government issued new biosafety guidelines for research on gene editing.
- Biosafety training is required for all workers handling dangerous viruses.
- The lab follows strict biosafety rules to prevent contamination.