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Meaning of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[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
)
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Synonyms:
TNF
,
tumour necrosis factor
See Also:
cytokine
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to disease).
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