Mucous Membrane - The moist linings of body passages and internal cavities involved with absorption and secretion of substances.⏎
Immune System - The system of biological structures and processes that protects the body from foreign substances, including pathogens.⏎
Interferon - A type of protein produced by cells of the immune system that help keep viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells from growing.⏎
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.⏎
Meningeal Infection - An infection of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.⏎