biological agent

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Noun biological agent has 1 sense

biological agent, biohazard - any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare
--₁ is a kind of agent

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Biological Agent

Definition:

A biological agent refers to any microorganism, toxin or another biologically derived substance that can be used to cause harm or disease in humans, animals or plants.

Senses:

Medical Sense: In medicine, a biological agent refers to a pathogenic organism, such as a virus or bacteria, that can be used as a weapon or for research purposes.
Environmental Sense: In the environment, a biological agent refers to any living organism or its byproduct that is utilized for agricultural purposes or aids in the decomposition of organic matter.

Sample Sentences:

Doctors were concerned about a potential outbreak of a new biological agent.
Researchers are studying the effects of various biological agents on crop growth.
She contracted a severe illness after exposure to a biological agent in the laboratory.

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