(immunology) A subtype of T cell, capable of inducing death in infected somatic or tumor cells.

(immunology) A T cell that has previously encountered an antigen and thus provides a stronger immune response to re-infection

(immunology) A subtype of T cell that helps the activity of other immune cells by releasing cytokines, playing an important role in the adaptive immune system.

Synonym of cytotoxic T cell

a mature T-cell lymphoma of blood or lymph vessel immunoblasts characterized by systemic involvement and a polymorphous lymph node infiltrate showing a marked increase in follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) and high endothelial venules (HEVs).