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Definition of Biohazard
1. Noun. Hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions.
2. Noun. Any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare.
Definition of Biohazard
1. Noun. A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Biohazard
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Medical Definition of Biohazard
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Biohazard
Literary usage of Biohazard
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Guide to Developing and Managing an Emergency Service: Infection Control Program by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Reusable bins and containers used to store biohazard waste will be inspected,
... All disposal of biohazard waste will be in accordance with EPA and local ..."
2. Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in Acute Care by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
""Labeling requires a fluorescent orange or orange-red label with the biological
hazard symbol, along with the word "biohazard" in a contrasting color, ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... you must obtain from FDA written approval for the shipment on use; (B) You
must appropriately label biohazard (C) Except for autologous donations, ..."
4. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, 1999 edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"... biohazard containment, and animal care standards in order to support the
facility demands of National Cancer Institute (NCI) research programs. ..."
5. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"The laboratory director establishes policies and procedures whereby only persons
who have been advised of the potential biohazard, who meet any specific ..."