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Tumor necrosis factor   /tˈumər nəkrˈoʊsəs fˈæktər/   Listen
Tumor necrosis factor

noun
1.
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.





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Words linked to "Tumor necrosis factor" :   tumour necrosis factor, cytokine, TNF


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