tumor necrosis factor

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tumor necrosis factor Definition

• (n) a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)

tumor necrosis factor Synonyms

• TNF
• tumor necrosis factor
• tumour necrosis factor