tumor necrosis factor


Definition: Meaning of, tumor necrosis factor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtjuːmə nɛˈkrəʊsɪs ˈfaktə /

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tumor necrosis factor tumor necrosis factors
American English ; tumour necrosis factor elsewhere
  1. as in rheumatoid arthritis monocytes and macrophages a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells ; has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation
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