"biodefense" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: biodefenses [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + defense. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|defense}} bio- + defense Head templates: {{en-noun}} biodefense (plural biodefenses)
  1. Any defensive measure taken against an attack using bacteria, viruses or toxins Wikipedia link: biodefense Synonyms: biodefence

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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