Bioterrorism (noun)

1. The use of biological agents or toxins to cause harm or death as a means of terrorizing a population or government.
2. The use of biological weapons to attack people or animals as a means of terrorism.

Origin:

1970s: from bio- "life" + terrorism.

Examples:

1. The government is taking steps to prevent bioterrorism.
2. Bioterrorism is a serious threat to public health.
3. The bioterrorism attack resulted in several deaths and many illnesses.
4. The bioterrorism incident involved the release of a deadly virus.
5. The bioterrorism threat is from the use of biological agents such as anthrax or smallpox.