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Immune System Phenomena > Cytotoxicity, Immunologic

Preferred term

Cytotoxicity, Immunologic  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Immunologic Cytotoxicity

Note

  • do not confuse with CYTOTOXICITY TESTS, IMMUNOLOGIC

Scope note

  • The phenomenon of target cell destruction by immunologically active effector cells. It may be brought about directly by sensitized T-lymphocytes or by lymphoid or myeloid "killer" cells, or it may be mediated by cytotoxic antibody, cytotoxic factor released by lymphoid cells, or complement.

History note

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003602

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