biohazardous
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bi·o·haz·ard
(bī′ō-hăz′ərd)n.
1. A biological agent, such as an infectious microorganism, or a condition that constitutes a threat to humans, especially in biological research or experimentation.
2. The potential danger, risk, or harm from exposure to such an agent or condition.
bi′o·haz′ard·ous (-ər-dəs) adj.
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biohazardous
adj biopeligroso, que presenta riesgo biológicoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.