| NOUN | substance | tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor, TNF | a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages) |
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| Meaning | A proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis). | |
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| Synonyms | tumour necrosis factor, TNF | |
| Broader | cytokine | Any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system |
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