ring containment

/rɪŋ kənˌteɪnmənt/
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Definitions of ring containment
  1. noun
    a strategy of defense in cases of bioterrorism; vaccination only of people exposed and others who are in contact with them
    “ring containment is a proven method of halting a smallpox epidemic”
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    containment
    the act of containing; keeping something from spreading
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