1. measures and procedures designed to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases in agricultural, medical, or laboratory settings
Usage: commonly used in agriculture, public health, and research contexts
2. protection against the misuse of biological materials or knowledge that could pose a threat to public health or security
Usage: used in policy and security contexts

Examples

• The farm implemented strict biosecurity protocols to prevent avian flu from spreading to the poultry.
• Hospitals enforce biosecurity measures to protect patients from hospital-acquired infections.
• Biosecurity in laboratories includes proper handling and containment of dangerous pathogens.
• The government strengthened biosecurity regulations following the disease outbreak.
• Biosecurity training is mandatory for all staff working in the research facility.
• Proper biosecurity practices reduce the risk of contamination in food production.
• International biosecurity agreements aim to prevent the misuse of biological research.