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killer t cell

/ˈkɪlər tiː sɛl/

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/ˈkɪlər tiː sɛl/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип белых кровяных клеток, а именно цитотоксический T-лимфоцит, который напрямую уничтожает инфицированные или раковые клетки в рамках иммунного ответа.

A type of white blood cell, specifically a cytotoxic T lymphocyte, that directly destroys infected or cancerous cells as part of the immune response.

  1. Cytotoxic T lymphocyteC1formal

    A type of white blood cell that directly attacks and destroys infected or cancerous cells in the body.

    ruЦитотоксический Т-лимфоцит

    • Killer T cells are essential for fighting viral infections.
    • The immune system activates killer T cells to eliminate tumor cells.
    • Scientists are studying how killer T cells recognize and target pathogens.