tumour necrosis factor
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the medical terminology for cancer (tumour) and the process of cell death (necrosis).
مثال
- Tumour necrosis factor is involved in the inflammatory response.
- The drug inhibits the action of tumour necrosis factor.
- High levels of tumour necrosis factor are associated with several diseases.
ترکیبهای رایج
Inhibit tumour necrosis factor High levels of tumour necrosis factor Role of tumour necrosis factor
تعریف انگلیسی
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)