killer cell


nounImmunology.
  1. any of several types of lymphocyte or leukocyte capable of destroying cells that have acquired foreign characteristics, as a tumor cell or virus-infected cell.

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killer cell

noun
  1. a type of white blood cell that is able to kill cells, such as cancer cells and cells infected with viruses

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