bone marrow
noun
: a soft highly vascular modified connective tissue that occupies the cavities of most bones and occurs in two forms:
a
: one that is yellowish, consists chiefly of fat cells, and is found especially in the cavities of long bones
b
: one that is reddish, is the chief site of blood cell formation, and occurs in the normal adult in cancellous tissue especially of certain flat bones
called also red marrow
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While a bone marrow biopsy is necessary for diagnosis, biopsies of your skin or other affected organs may also be used.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 9 July 2024
In April, the nonprofit held a town hall in Miami Gardens where experts and those living with the disease spoke about gene theory, clinical trials, bone marrow transplants, legislative advocacy and personal stories.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
And the third is translational applications in trying to bring these therapies to patients for conditions like sickle cell disease and bone marrow failure disorders.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
After receiving a bone marrow transplant and stem cell donation from her sister, Cali Cole is now three years post-transplant with no complications.
—Essence, 19 June 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 9 July 2024
In April, the nonprofit held a town hall in Miami Gardens where experts and those living with the disease spoke about gene theory, clinical trials, bone marrow transplants, legislative advocacy and personal stories.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024
And the third is translational applications in trying to bring these therapies to patients for conditions like sickle cell disease and bone marrow failure disorders.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
After receiving a bone marrow transplant and stem cell donation from her sister, Cali Cole is now three years post-transplant with no complications.
—Essence, 19 June 2024
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“Bone marrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bone%20marrow. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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