English noun: tumour necrosis factor | |||
1. | tumour necrosis factor (substance) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cytokine | ||