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natural killer cell
noun
a small killer cell that destroys virus-infected cells or tumor cells without activation by an immune system cell or antibody.
Example Sentences
Partners who showed no sign of infection were more likely to have a robust natural killer cell response, which could result in a stronger defense against infection.
Characterization of a cell line, NKL, derived from an aggressive human natural killer cell leukemia.
Gismondi, A., Stabile, H., Nisti, P. & Santoni, A. Effector functions of natural killer cell subsets in the control of hematological malignancies.
The Nlrp3 inflammasome suppresses colorectal cancer metastatic growth in the liver by promoting natural killer cell tumoricidal activity.
Di Santo, J. P. Natural killer cell developmental pathways: a question of balance.
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