tumor necrosis factor
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
tumor suppressor gene
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division
tumor
— Navneord
– Engelsk
~ an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose