Biohazard Release (also known as Biohazard Releases, Release, Biohazard): Uncontrolled release of biological material from its containment. This either threatens to, or does, cause exposure to a biological hazard. Such an incident may occur accidentally or deliberately.

NIH MeSH · D055885Health Care

Biohazard Release

Also known asBiohazard Releases · Release, Biohazard · Releases, Biohazard · Incidents, Biological · Biological Incident · Biological Incidents · Incident, Biological · Accidents, Biological · Accidental Release, Biological · Accidents, Biohazard

Definition

Uncontrolled release of biological material from its containment. This either threatens to, or does, cause exposure to a biological hazard. Such an incident may occur accidentally or deliberately.

MeSH classification

  • N06.850.135.190

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Common questions about Biohazard Release

What does Biohazard Release mean in medicine?
Uncontrolled release of biological material from its containment. This either threatens to, or does, cause exposure to a biological hazard. Such an incident may occur accidentally or deliberately. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Biohazard Release known by any other names?
Yes. Biohazard Release is also referred to as Biohazard Releases, Release, Biohazard, Releases, Biohazard, Incidents, Biological in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Biohazard Release sit in the medical classification?
Biohazard Release falls under the broader medical category "Health Care" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: N06.850.135.190). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D055885) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗