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Definition of Biodefense
1. Noun. Procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents.
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Measure
Definition of Biodefense
1. Noun. Any defensive measure taken against an attack using bacteria, viruses or toxins ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biodefense
Literary usage of Biodefense
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Fema's Role in Managing Bioterrorist Attacks and the Impact of Public Health edited by Daniel K. Akaka (2001)
"And now, we invite Dr. Tara O'Toole of the Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian
biodefense Studies and Dr. Dan Hänfling of Department of Emergency Medicine at ..."
2. Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases: Hearing Before edited by Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (2001)
"STATEMENT OF DONALD A. HENDERSON, MD, MPH, DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR CIVILIAN biodefense
STUDIES, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, BALTIMORE, MD Dr. HENDERSON. ..."
3. Addressing Foodborne Threats to Health: Policies, Practices, and by Board on Global Health, Forum on Microbial Threats, Institute of Medicine (U.S. (2006)
"He also [that affect the food supply, includ- are not only tasty, convenient,
and I) biodefense: FOOD SAFETY AGENDA \lm. Ph.D.' Innesota food supply system ..."
4. An International Perspective on Advancing Technologies And Strategies for by Bgh (2005)
"Even though biodefense efforts may not greatly impact the absolute ... For example,
a question was raised about whether a greater investment in biodefense ..."