Natural killer cell

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Cancer

A type of white blood cell that contains granules with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or microbial cells. Also called large granular lymphocyte and NK cell.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Stem Cell

A cell type of the immune system that destroys tumor cells and cells infected with some types of organisms.

The President's Council on Bioethics — The President's Council on Bioethics Glossary