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