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.⏎
Immune System - The system of biological structures and processes that protects the body from foreign substances, including pathogens.⏎
Infection - The entry, establishment, and replication of pathogens inside a host organism.⏎
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.⏎