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Biodefense

Refers to short term, local, very robust biohazard response, which comprises the means or methods of preventing, detecting, or managing an attack involving biological weapons and measures of protection against emerging infections.

Glossary Source

JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
( EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks )
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf