A hypothetical military technique that could be used by either nations or non-governmental bodies—e.g., the use of pathogens—viruses, bacteria, other disease-causing biological agents, or the toxins produced by them as biological weapons

biological warfare

The use of micro-organisms capable of spreading and causing epidemics of disease, for military purposes.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

biological warfare

the use of living organisms, particularly microorganisms, or their products, to induce illness or death in a population.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

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