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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

  1. Any defensive measure taken against an attack using bacteria, viruses or toxins

Forms

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biodefence alternative lexicographic
biodefenses Number=Plur lexicographic