1. relating to or denoting a biological substance or organism that poses a risk to human health or the environment
Usage: commonly used in medical, laboratory, and public health contexts

Examples

• The laboratory must follow strict protocols when handling biohazardous materials.
• Biohazardous waste from the hospital is disposed of in a specialized incinerator.
• Workers wear protective equipment when dealing with biohazardous substances.
• The facility was certified to handle biohazardous pathogens safely.
• Biohazardous spills require immediate containment and decontamination.
• The research team worked in a biohazardous level 3 laboratory.