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)
   - tumor necrosis factor [US], tumour necrosis factor [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: cytokine

Encyclopedia: TNF

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