tumor necrosis factor

Noun
  1. A proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages);
    Has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis) (synset 114761544)
    is a type of: cytokine - any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
    same as: tnf, tumour necrosis factor

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