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tumor necrosis factor
noun
- a protein, produced in humans and other animals, that is destructive to cells showing abnormally rapid growth: identical with cachectin. : TNF
tumor necrosis factor
- A protein that is produced by monocytes and macrophages and is able to attack and destroy tumor cells. It can also exacerbate certain chronic inflammatory diseases.
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