killer cell
noun
Simple meaning
T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kilerselSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɪlɚsɛl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
Used this way, killer cell is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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