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) | ||
| Synonyms | tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cytokine | ||