Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is natural killer cells?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Type of blood cell: Natural killer cells are one type of white blood cells that can destroy cancer cells and virally infected cells without the need for prior exposure to the relevant antigens.
Answered 8/19/2013
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What effect will acupuncture have on natural killer cells?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've heard that endometriosis causes an increase in "natural killer" cells & this affects implantation & loss. True? Ways to reduce nk cells?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do you treat non-hodgkin's natural killer t-cell lymphoma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What organelles are in natural killer cells (lymphocytes)? I need to make a model of the cell for a project for college please.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
