salian frank: a member of the tribe of Franks who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century AD
entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
tumor necrosis factor: a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)