IgM

Definition

IgM is a type of antibody that is produced by B-lymphocytes as a part of the body's primary immune response to an antigen. It is the first antibody to be made by the body when it fights a new infection.

Related terms

Antigen: A substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

B: lymphocytes - A type of white blood cell that is part of the adaptive immune system, responsible for producing antibodies against pathogens.

Adaptive Immune Response: The part of the immune system that adapts its response to specific pathogens it has encountered before, allowing for a more efficient and targeted attack on these pathogens