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单词 natural killer
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Definition of natural killer in English:

natural killer

noun
Immunology
  • (attributive) designating large granular lymphocytes, distinct from B and T lymphocytes, which are capable of killing certain tumour cells and virus-infected cells without prior sensitization or MHC restriction (especially in "natural killer cell").

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Journal of Immunology.

 
 

Definition of natural killer in US English:

natural killer

noun
Immunology
  • (attributive) designating large granular lymphocytes, distinct from B and T lymphocytes, which are capable of killing certain tumour cells and virus-infected cells without prior sensitization or MHC restriction (especially in "natural killer cell").

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Journal of Immunology.

 
 
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