Morbidity - The relative occurrence of a disease or a condition that causes illness.⏎
Metabolism - The sum total of chemical reactions that occur within a living cell both to build new molecules within the cell and break down and assimilate sources of energy for the cell.⏎
Interferon - A type of protein produced by cells of the immune system that help keep viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells from growing.⏎
Meningeal Infection - An infection of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.⏎
Institute of Medicine - An independent, nonprofit organization that works outside of government to provide unbiased and authoritative advice on health and medicine to decision makers and the public.⏎