Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'tumor necrosis factor'
1. (noun)tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor, TNF 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