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bioterrorism
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bi·o·ter·ror·ism (b-tr-rzm)
n.
The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes.
Bioterrorism
The intentional use of disease-causing microbes or other biologic agents to intimidate or terrorize a civilian population for political or military reasons. Type A influenza virus could be used as an agent of bioterrorism.
Mentioned in: Influenza, Monkeypox, Plague, Q Fever, Typhus
bioterrorism,
the calculated use, or threatened use, of biologic agents against civilian populations in order to attain political or ideologic goals by intimidation or coercion.
bioterrorism
Global village A hypothetical scenario in which a hostile individual, organization or nation threatens the use of biologic weapons as a vehicle for extortion. See Anthrax, Ecoterrorism, Smallpox.


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A national survey of 1,001 Australians found that most were concerned about a bioterrorist attack and were ill-informed about smallpox prevention and response.
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