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tumor necrosis factor

DEFINITIONS OF: tumor necrosis factor

1

n 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
Type of:
cytokine
any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
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