NIH MeSH · D023482Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena

Bioterrorism

Also known asBiocrime · Biocrimes · Biological Terrorism · Terrorism, Biological

Definition

The use of biological agents in TERRORISM. This includes the malevolent use of BACTERIA; VIRUSES; or other BIOLOGICAL TOXINS against people, ANIMALS; or PLANTS.

MeSH classification

I01.198.240.856.800.100
I01.880.735.900.800.100
I01.880.735.950.500.226.100

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Related concepts

Chemical Terrorism

The use of chemical agents in TERRORISM. This includes the malevolent use of nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and choking agents …

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D023482) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗