Incubation Time - The period of time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of symptoms of the infection or disease it causes.⏎
Lipid - A broad group of molecules including fats and waxes that are insoluble in water and are an important part of living cells.⏎
Infection - The entry, establishment, and replication of pathogens inside a host organism.⏎
Germ Theory - A theory in medicine stating that microorganisms are the causative agents of infectious, contagious diseases.⏎
Microbe - Sometimes referred to as a microorganism, a microbe is an organism that is microscopic and thus invisible to the naked eye.⏎