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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
  2. [n]  very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
 
 Synonyms: marrow, marrow
 
 See Also: bone, connective tissue, dainty, delicacy, goody, immune system, kickshaw, marrowbone, os, red bone marrow, red marrow, treat, yellow bone marrow, yellow marrow

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: The inner, spongy tissue of large bones where red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets and made.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The soft inner portion of bones. Three types of blood cells are created in the bone marrow:
 

 

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