GO:0009987
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cellular process
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Any process that is carried out at the cellular level, but not necessarily restricted to a single cell. For example, cell communication occurs among more than one cell, but occurs at the cellular level. |
GO:0008150
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biological_process
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A biological process is the execution of a genetically-encoded biological module or program. It consists of all the steps required to achieve the specific biological objective of the module. A biological process is accomplished by a particular set of molecular functions carried out by specific gene products (or macromolecular complexes), often in a highly regulated manner and in a particular temporal sequence. |
GO:0002376
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immune system process
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Any process involved in the development or functioning of the immune system, an organismal system for calibrated responses to potential internal or invasive threats. |
GO:0001909
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leukocyte mediated cytotoxicity
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The directed killing of a target cell by a leukocyte. |
GO:0002443
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leukocyte mediated immunity
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Any process involved in the carrying out of an immune response by a leukocyte. |
GO:0002252
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immune effector process
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Any process of the immune system that executes a component of an immune response. An effector immune process takes place after its activation. |
GO:0001906
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cell killing
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Any process in an organism that results in the killing of its own cells or those of another organism, including in some cases the death of the other organism. Killing here refers to the induction of death in one cell by another cell, not cell-autonomous death due to internal or other environmental conditions. |