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Definition: tumor necrosis factor
tumor 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) [syn:
tumour necrosis factor,
TNF]