TNF

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  TNF
       n : a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood
           cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic
           effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid
           arthritis) [syn: {tumor necrosis factor}, {tumour
           necrosis factor}]