biosafety

noun

bio·​safe·​ty ˌbī-ō-ˈsāf-tē How to pronounce biosafety (audio)
: safety with respect to the effects of biological research on humans and the environment

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Campos also hopes these companies apply some of the same principles adopted by high-risk industries like nuclear power, biosafety, and aviation safety. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 If an academic researcher proposes an experiment that would make a bacterium resistant to drugs, for example, the university’s biosafety committee must report the work to the funding agency and submit a risk mitigation plan. Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 7 May 2024 By supporting workforce development, the agency would help build a robust pipeline of biosafety and biosecurity professionals and informed scientists to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness in managing these risks. David Gillum, Rebecca Moritz, STAT, 19 July 2024 While none of the serpents were venomous, at least four of the species are considered alien to China, which could constitute a violation of Chinese biosafety law. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for biosafety 

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biosafety was in 1969

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“Biosafety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biosafety. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

biosafety

noun
bio·​safe·​ty ˈbī-ō-ˌsāf-tē How to pronounce biosafety (audio)
plural biosafeties
: safety with respect to the effects of biological research on humans and the environment
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