"bioagent" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bioagents [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + agent. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|agent}} bio- + agent Head templates: {{en-noun}} bioagent (plural bioagents)
  1. A biological agent.

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