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biocontainment
noun bio·con·tain·ment \-kən-ˈtān-mənt\
Definition of BIOCONTAINMENT
: the containment of extremely pathogenic organisms (as viruses) usually by isolation in secure facilities to prevent their accidental release especially during research
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First Known Use of BIOCONTAINMENT
1985
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