Biocontainment
Biocontainment
Biocontainment (/ˌbaɪoʊkənˈteɪnmənt/) is a set of preventive measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and biological agents. It is a concept used in laboratories to maintain the integrity of the research while protecting the researchers and the environment.
Etymology
The term "Biocontainment" is derived from the combination of "bio-" (from the Greek "bios" meaning "life") and "containment" (from the Latin "contineo" meaning "to hold together").
Related Terms
- Biosafety level: The levels of the biocontainment precautions required to isolate dangerous biological agents.
- Infectious disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
- Biological agent: A bacterium, virus, protozoan, parasite, or fungus that can be used purposefully as a weapon in bioterrorism or biological warfare.
- Bioterrorism: Terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents.
- Biological warfare: The use of biological toxins or infectious agents with the intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biocontainment
- Wikipedia's article - Biocontainment
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