bioterrorism
pronunciation
How to pronounce bioterrorism in British English:
UK [ˌbaɪəʊ'terəˌrɪzəm]
How to pronounce bioterrorism in American English:
US [ˌbaɪoʊ'terəˌrɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare
Word Origin
- bioterrorism (n.)
- also bio-terrorism, by 1997, from bio- + terrorism. Related: Bioterrorist.
Example
- 1. Fear of bioterrorism was rampant , and everyone voted in favor - everyone except offit .
- 2. Is the rise of amateur gene enthusiasts working in make-shift labs a harmless pursuit or a potential bioterrorism threat ?
- 3. One example might be the nih , which has a big bioterrorism budget and a big cancer research budget .
- 4. Although health officials have held exercises to prepare for pandemics and outbreaks caused by bioterrorism , they have yet to master the necessary communications skills .
- 5. Anthony fauci , head of america 's national institute of allergy and infectious diseases , says the american government has been funding many such firms in preparation for bioterrorism and pandemics .