noun
- plural of bioterrorism; acts of terrorism involving the deliberate release or threat of biological agents (such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins) to cause disease, death, or fear in a population
Usage: typically used in plural form when referring to multiple incidents or instances; formal; used in security, public health, and policy contexts
Examples
- Security agencies worldwide have increased surveillance to prevent potential bioterrorisms.
- The conference addressed strategies for detecting and responding to bioterrorisms.
- Public health officials are trained to handle threats of bioterrorisms.
- International treaties aim to reduce the risk of bioterrorisms.
- The government allocated funding to research defenses against bioterrorisms.