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tumor necrosis factor

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tumor necrosis factor
n.
A protein produced by macrophages in the presence of an endotoxin and shown experimentally to be capable of attacking and destroying cancerous tumors.
tumor necrosis factor
A protein that is produced by monocytes and macrophages and is able to attack and destroy tumor cells. It can also exacerbate certain chronic inflammatory diseases.
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Noun1.tumor necrosis factor - a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
TNF, tumour necrosis factor
cytokine - any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system


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