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"Biocontainment" Definition

noun

Any of several techniques used to ensure that biohazards are contained within a laboratory and not allowed to escape into the environment.
Source: Wiktionary
The modification of an organism's genetic material in order to restrict its ability to reproduce outside of a laboratory.
Source: Wiktionary
The containment of extremely pathogenic organisms (as viruses) usually by isolation in secure facilities to prevent their accidental release especially during research.

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