Definition of Bone marrow

1. Noun. The fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones.

Exact synonyms: Marrow
Group relationships: Bone, Os, Immune System
Specialized synonyms: Red Bone Marrow, Red Marrow, Yellow Bone Marrow, Yellow Marrow
Generic synonyms: Connective Tissue

2. Noun. Very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones.
Exact synonyms: Marrow
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Group relationships: Marrowbone

Definition of Bone marrow

1. Noun. (anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones; the place where new blood cells are produced. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Bone marrow

1. The soft, spongy tissue found in the centre of most large bones that produces the cellular components of blood: white cells, red cells and platelets (haemopoiesis). It is also the most radiation sensitive tissue of the body. (12 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bone Marrow

bone fire
bone fires
bone fissure
bone fissures
bone flap
bone forceps
bone graft
bone hard
bone head
bone heads
bone idle
bone infarct
bone island
bone marrow (current term)
bone marrow aspirate
bone marrow aspiration
bone marrow biopsy
bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
bone marrow cells
bone marrow dose
bone marrow embolism
bone marrow examination
bone marrow harvesting
bone marrow neoplasms
bone marrow purging
bone marrow suppression
bone marrow transplant
bone marrow transplantation

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