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bone marrow

American

noun

marrow.

bone marrow British

noun

See marrow 1

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bone marrow Scientific

The spongy, red tissue that fills the bone cavities of mammals. Bone marrow is the source of red blood cells, platelets, and most white blood cells.

bone marrow Cultural

See marrow.

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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

To measure how well HSCs functioned, the team relied mainly on bone marrow transplantation, which tests the ability of stem cells to rebuild the blood system.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026

“Then the summer before fourth grade I gave my bone marrow to Michael. It was his last chance. Everything else had failed.”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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