Bioerror

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A mistake of biological science that endangers humankind. rare, uncountable

    "Five years ago, Dr. Rees posted this prediction : “By 2020, bioterror or bioerror will lead to one million casualties in a single event.”"

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"Five years ago, Dr. Rees posted this prediction : “By 2020, bioterror or bioerror will lead to one million casualties in a single event.”"

Etymology

From bio- + error, to rhyme with bioterror (and rarely seen without it).

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