| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Biological contaminants | Environment | 1: Agents derived from, or that are, living organisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens) that can be inhaled and can cause many types of health effects including allergic reactions, respiratory disorders, hypersensitivity diseases, and infectious diseases. Also referred to as "microbiologicals" or "microbials." (references) | |
| 2: Living organisms or derivates (e.g.viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mammal and bird antigens that can cause harmful health effects when inhaled, swallowed, or otherwise taken into the body. (references) | |||
| 3: Biological contaminants are or are produced by living things. Common biological contaminates include mold, dust mites, pet dander (skin flakes), droppings and body parts from cockroaches, rodents and other pests or insects, viruses, and bacteria. Biological contaminants can be inhaled and can cause many types of health effects including allergic reactions, respiratory disorders, hypersensitivity diseases, and infectious diseases. Also referred to as "microbiologicals" or "microbials." See also www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html. (references) | |||
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