Bioterror: Terrorism involving the intentional release of biological agents (bacteria, viruses); may be in a naturally occurring or human modified form. Bioethics: Ethics of medical and biological research. Bioweapon: Also called germ weapon, any of a number of disease producing agents - such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, fungi, toxins or other biological agents - that may be utilized as weapons against humans, animals, or plants. Biopiracy: It is the term used to refer to the use of bioresources by multinational companies without authorisation.