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natural killer cell

Definition

noun. a type of immune cell that helps fight infections and cancer.

Example Sentence

A natural killer cell can destroy cancer cells by puncturing them.

More Example Sentences

Natural killer cells are important for immunity.

Synonyms

NK cell; immune cell; lymphocyte

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