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.⏎
Microbe - Sometimes referred to as a microorganism, a microbe is an organism that is microscopic and thus invisible to the naked eye. ⏎
Intravenous - The use of veins through which medications and solutions are administered.⏎
Germ Theory - A theory in medicine stating that microorganisms are the causative agents of infectious, contagious diseases.⏎