biodefense en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English defense English biodefense From bio- + defense.
Meanings
- Any defensive measure taken against an attack using bacteria, viruses or toxins
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biodefence | alternative | lexicographic | |
| biodefenses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |