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Definition of BSL-3
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
BSL-3: Biosafety level 3. A level of biosafety considered appropriate for agents that may be transmitted by the respiratory route which can cause serious infection.