Biodefense

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Biodefense

Biodefense (pronounced: bio-de-fense, /ˈbaɪoʊdɪˌfɛns/) refers to measures taken to restore biosecurity to an individual or group exposed to or at risk of biological threats or infectious diseases.

Etymology

The term "biodefense" is derived from the combination of "bio-" (from the Greek "bios" meaning "life") and "defense" (from the Old French "defens" meaning "protection").

Related Terms

  • Biosecurity: Refers to procedures or measures designed to protect the population against harmful biological or biochemical substances.
  • Biological Threat: A bacteria, virus, or other biological agent that can harm human health.
  • Infectious Disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies and are normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease.
  • Biological Warfare: The use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, insects, and fungi with the intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war.
  • Bioterrorism: Terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, or toxins); these may be in a naturally occurring or a human-modified form.

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