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.⏎
Morbidity - The relative occurrence of a disease or a condition that causes illness.⏎
Globalization - The process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures are becoming integrated through a global network of trade, migration, communication, and the spread of new technology.⏎
Interferon - A type of protein produced by cells of the immune system that help keep viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells from growing.⏎
Host - An organism that harbors a parasite or another organism where there is a symbiotic relationship between the two organisms. In some cases, the relationship is commensal, or mutually beneficial, but in the case of a parasite and host, the host may be hurt by the parasite's presence.⏎