Term Name:	natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity
Synonyms:	killer activity, natural killer cell mediated cell death, natural killer cell mediated cell killing, natural killer cell mediated cytolysis, natural killer-cell mediated cytolysis, NK cell mediated cell death, NK cell mediated cell killing, NK cell mediated cytolysis, NK cell mediated cytotoxicity
Definition:	The directed killing of a target cell by a natural killer cell through the release of granules containing cytotoxic mediators or through the engagement of death receptors.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042267]    QuickGO    AmiGO