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tumor necrosis factor
noun
Definition of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR
: a protein that is produced chiefly by monocytes and macrophages in response especially to endotoxins and that mediates inflammation and induces the destruction of some tumor cells and the activation of white blood cells
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First Known Use of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR
1975
Medical Dictionary
tumor necrosis factor
noun
Medical Definition of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR
: a protein that is produced chiefly by monocytes and macrophages in response especially to endotoxins, that mediates inflammation, and that induces the destruction of some tumor cells and the activation of white blood cells—abbreviation TNF
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