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- 1. the use of toxins of biological origin or microorganisms as weapons of war: "opposed to chemical and biological warfare"
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Use of biological toxins or infectious agents with the intent to kill as an act of war
Biological warfare, also known as germ warfare, is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, insects, and fungi with the intent to kill, harm or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war. Biological weapons (often termed "bio-weapons", "biological threat agents", or "bio-agents") are living organisms or replicating entities (i.e. viruses, which are ... Wikipedia