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
Similar effects were observed in models of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication that can occur after bone marrow transplantation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
He held his hands out, palms turning upwards in a slow ballet of bone, marrow intact after all this time, under the crowded sky, against the broken ground.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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