Definition: Meaning of, TNF in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ tiː-ɛn-ɛf /
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as in rheumatoid arthritismonocytes and macrophages a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells ; has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation
TNF a class of drugs that block the action of tumour necrosis factor ; used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints