bioterrorism
/ˌbaɪoʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
noun
- The deliberate use of germs or natural poisons to cause fear, illness, or death, usually for political goals.
- The threat of bioterrorism has led to stricter security at research labs.
- After the attacks, the city created a special team to handle cases of bioterrorism.
- Experts in bioterrorism work to prevent the spread of deadly diseases on purpose.
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