noun
- plural of bioterror; acts of terrorism involving the use of biological agents such as disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm people, animals, or crops
Usage: usually used in plural or as a mass noun; formal/technical register
Examples
- Security agencies work to prevent bioterrors that could affect public health.
- The threat of bioterrors has increased international cooperation on disease surveillance.
- Experts warn that bioterrors could be more devastating than conventional attacks.
- Hospitals have protocols in place to respond to potential bioterrors.
- Intelligence agencies monitor for signs of bioterrors being planned.