Definition

The measures and practices used to protect living organisms from harmful biological threats, such as diseases or bioweapons.

Example

Farmers implement biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of disease among their livestock.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new biosecurity measures at the farm?

Yeah, I read something about that; they want to prevent disease outbreaks.

Exactly! It’s so important to protect our crops and livestock.

For sure, without those measures, things could get really out of hand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biosecurity is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "security" (from Latin "securitas", meaning safety or freedom from care). The term refers to measures taken to ensure the safety and health of living organisms, particularly in agriculture and environmental contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio' meaning 'life' and 'security' meaning 'safety' — together, they remind you that biosecurity is about keeping life safe.

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