The killing of virus-infected or cancerous cells by the immune system is called:

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Immune surveillance refers to the immune system's ability to recognize and eliminate virus-infected or cancerous cells. Immune oversight is not a commonly used term in immunology. Tissue immunity refers to the immune system's ability to protect against pathogens in specific tissues. Phagocytosis is a mechanism by which immune cells engulf and digest foreign particles, including pathogens. Hemostasis refers to the process of blood clotting to stop bleeding.

The Killing of Virus-Infected or Cancerous Cells by the Immune