Biosafety
/ˌbaɪoʊˈseɪfti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal measures and protocols established to prevent unintentional exposure to biological agents and toxins in research, healthcare, and environmental contexts.
The laboratory updated its biosafety procedures to comply with new federal regulations.
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- biosafety
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Commentary
Biosafety in legal contexts often overlaps with regulatory compliance and public health statutes, especially in contexts involving genetically modified organisms and infectious agents.
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