Meaning Of The Word Killer cell

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killer cell in American English
any of various cells that destroy germs, infected cells, etc.; esp., a lymphocyte ( killer T cell) that destroys infected or cancerous cells by releasing proteins that damage the cell membranes of the target cells
noun: 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

killer cell in British English
noun: 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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