NK
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Abbreviation for natural killer cells, a type of white blood cell of the immune system. These cells destroy other cells that fail to display the right chemical flags signaling that they are normal cells.
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Natural killer cellsA type of white blood cell of the immune system. These cells destroy other cells that fail to display the right chemical flags signaling that they are normal cells.
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Immune systemThe way the body defends itself against infection, disease and outside substances.
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(Normal) vaginal dischargeA clear or whitish fluid that comes from the vagina or cervix.
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CellThe tiny building blocks which make up the organs and tissues of the body.