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tumor necrosis factor
tumour necrosis factor
TNF
Definition: a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
Definition: Any of several polypeptide hormones, produced by macrophages, that can destroy some cancer cells.