bone marrow
Americannoun
noun
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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that begins in the bone marrow, which varies based on the type of blood cell affected and the stage of the disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"A mineral which, taken in excess, can lead to bone marrow and kidney problems," she reads.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
As the name suggests, steak is the main event, with options ranging from dry-aged ribeyes and picanha to A5 Wagyu New York strip, plus add-ons like roasted bone marrow and curry béarnaise.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Research focused on using chemotherapy and radiation to wipe out diseased bone marrow, then infusing healthy donor cells to create a new immune system capable of attacking cancer and rebuilding the body’s defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
“The bone marrow test,” Miss French said, “shows that Mr. Polokov was a humanoid robot. Do you want a detailed—”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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