Definition: The term "anthraxylon" refers to a type of fungus that causes anthrax, also known as Meningococcus meningitidis. It's a gram-positive bacterium with a rod-shaped cell wall. The term "antrax" describes an infectious disease, and the specific bacteria are called "Meningococcus". Anthrax is characterized by an intense fever, headache, and widespread sore throat that can persist for several days. In medical terms, anthrax pneumonia is when it spreads through inhalation. It's also known as meningitis due to its characteristic swelling in the brain, though it occurs more commonly in children because their lungs are not yet developed enough to withstand infection from bacteria like Meningococcus. Anthrax is a serious condition with severe symptoms and death if left untreated.