biosecurity
[/ˌbaɪoʊsɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
nounfemininepl: biosecurities (English) / biosseguranças (Portuguese)
biossegurança
1. Measures and procedures designed to prevent the introduction and spread of disease-causing organisms in agricultural, medical, or laboratory settings
The farm implemented strict biosecurity protocols to prevent avian flu transmission.
A fazenda implementou protocolos rigorosos de biossegurança para prevenir a transmissão da gripe aviária.
2. Protection against misuse of biological materials and genetic resources, including prevention of bioterrorism
Biosecurity at the research institute includes restricted access to pathogenic samples.
A biossegurança no instituto de pesquisa inclui acesso restrito a amostras patogênicas.
3. The practice of maintaining safe conditions in healthcare facilities to protect against biological hazards
Hospital staff received training in biosecurity to minimize infection risks.
A equipe hospitalar recebeu treinamento em biossegurança para minimizar riscos de infecção.
The term 'biossegurança' gained prominence in Brazil and Portugal following increased emphasis on public health and pandemic preparedness. In Brazilian agriculture, biosecurity is crucial for protecting livestock from diseases like avian flu and foot-and-mouth disease. In healthcare settings across both countries, biosecurity training is mandatory for personnel. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened public awareness of biosecurity importance in both the United States and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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