Glossary of Terms
Explore common immunology terms and what they mean.
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B cells
White blood cells that make antibodies to help fight infection. B cells develop in the bone marrow and are trained to produce antibodies to one specific pathogen. These cells can live a long time and remember previously encountered pathogens, allowing the body to respond quicker in the future.
Self-reactive cells
Self-reactive cells are immune cells, like T cells and B cells, that mistakenly identify the body’s own healthy tissues as a threat, potentially leading to autoimmune disease
