| anti-tnf compound | (n) a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints |
| tumor necrosis factor | (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. tumour necrosis factor, TNF |
| 腫瘍壊死因子 | [しゅようえしいんし, shuyoueshiinshi] (n) tumor necrosis factor (e.g. cachexin); tumour necrosis factor; TNF [Add to Longdo] |