Definition of bone marrow Bone marrow
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WordNet
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| bone marrow - the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones | ||
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| connective tissue tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments | ||
| bone, os a shade of white the color of bleached bones | ||
| immune system a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response | ||
| red bone marrow, red marrow bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells | ||
| bone marrow - very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones | ||
| marrow | ||
| dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat, delicacy something considered choice to eat | ||
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bone marrow
The soft tissue found in the hollow interior of long bones and in some spongy bones which produces new blood cells.
