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noun
()
a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
Synonyms:
tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor,
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