Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity

**Semantic type:** Cell Function

**Definition:** Any of the processes involved in cytolysis of a target cell by effector lymphocytes, such as cytotoxic T lymphocytes or NK cells; it may be antibody-dependent or independent.

**Synonyms:** - Cell-Mediated Cytolysis - Cell-Mediated Lympholysis - Cellular Cytotoxicity - Cytotoxicity, Immunologic - Lymphocyte Cytotoxicity - Lymphocytotoxicity