Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C cachectin: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ca•chec•tin Pronunciation: (ku-kek'tin), [key] — n. a protein that is released by activated macrophages as an immune system defense and, when the defense is overwhelmed, is a cause of cachexia or toxic shock: in humans, identical with tumor necrosis factor. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. cache cachepot TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of 1 Corinthians: Summary Current Events This Week: June 2023 Languages Spoken in Each Country of the World Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables Milestones in Environmental Protection The 12 Labors of Hercules (In Order) ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: soupon Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language