Intravenous - The use of veins through which medications and solutions are administered.⏎
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.⏎
Microbe - Sometimes referred to as a microorganism, a microbe is an organism that is microscopic and thus invisible to the naked eye. ⏎
Incubation Time - The period of time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of symptoms of the infection or disease it causes.⏎
Immunization - The process of strengthening the body’s defense against a particular infectious agent, often accomplished by receiving a vaccine.⏎