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English noun: TNF

1. TNF (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)


Synonymstumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor


Broader (hypernym)cytokine









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