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Tumour 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, tumor necrosis factor.





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Words linked to "Tumour necrosis factor" :   TNF, tumor necrosis factor, cytokine


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