noun
- measures, policies, and research designed to protect against biological threats, including disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and naturally occurring pathogens
Usage: often used in government, public health, and military contexts; frequently appears in policy and scientific literature
Examples
- The government invested heavily in biodefense infrastructure after the anthrax attacks.
- Biodefense research focuses on developing vaccines and treatments for dangerous pathogens.
- Public health agencies coordinate biodefense strategies to respond to disease outbreaks.
- The biodefense program includes surveillance systems to detect biological threats early.
- Scientists working in biodefense study how to prevent and contain infectious diseases.
- International cooperation on biodefense is essential for global health security.