noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several techniques used to ensure that biohazards are contained within a laboratory and not allowed to escape into the environment. uncountable
2. 2
   The modification of an organism's genetic material in order to restrict its ability to reproduce outside of a laboratory. uncountable

Etymology

From bio- + containment.

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