tumour necrosis factor

Noun

1.

tumour necrosis factor - a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis) Synonyms: TNF, tumor necrosis factor

cytokine, TNF, tumor necrosis factor

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