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Tumour necrosis factor

Tumour necrosis factor Meaning & Definition
Tumour necrosis factor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tumour necrosis factor?

[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 | Synonyms for Tumour necrosis factor: TNF | tumor necrosis factor

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See Also | cytokine

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