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tumor necrosis factor meaning and definition
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Definition of tumor necrosis factor (noun)
- 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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet