Term Name: | natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target |
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Synonyms: | NK cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target |
Definition: | The directed killing of a tumor cell by a natural killer cell through the release of granules containing cytotoxic mediators or through the engagement of death receptors. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002420] QuickGO AmiGO |