bone marrow
soft tissue at the center of the bones which produces blood cells | ||||
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Bone marrow Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
bone marrow
Noun
1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
(synonym) marrow
(hypernym) connective tissue
(hyponym) red marrow, red bone marrow
(part-holonym) bone, os
2. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
(synonym) marrow
(hypernym) dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat
(part-holonym) marrowbone
Noun
1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
(synonym) marrow
(hypernym) connective tissue
(hyponym) red marrow, red bone marrow
(part-holonym) bone, os
2. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
(synonym) marrow
(hypernym) dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat
(part-holonym) marrowbone
| hEnglish - advanced version |
bone marrow
bone marrow
n
1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones [syn: marrow]
2. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones [syn: marrow]
bone marrow
n
1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones [syn: marrow]
2. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones [syn: marrow]
Bone marrow Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
bone marrow
The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. It produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. It produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Bone marrow
The bone marrow is the soft substance that fills bone cavities. It is composed of mature and immature blood cells and fat. The blood cells include white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Diseases or drugs that affect the bone marrow can affect the "total counts" of these cells.
The bone marrow is the soft substance that fills bone cavities. It is composed of mature and immature blood cells and fat. The blood cells include white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Diseases or drugs that affect the bone marrow can affect the "total counts" of these cells.
| Aids Glossary |
marrow
the soft tissue filling a cavity in bones, consisting of fat cells and maturing blood cells.
the soft tissue filling a cavity in bones, consisting of fat cells and maturing blood cells.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Bone Marrow
Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones where blood cells are formed, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones where blood cells are formed, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
BONE MARROW
Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones where blood cells such as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets (see entries for these terms) are formed.
Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones where blood cells such as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets (see entries for these terms) are formed.
| Glossary of terms used in transplantation |
bone marrow
soft tissue located in the cavities of bones. Bone marrow is the source of all blood cells.
soft tissue located in the cavities of bones. Bone marrow is the source of all blood cells.
| Glossary of Terms Used in Primary Immunodeficiency Disease |
bone marrow
blood-like material located in the central cavities of bones. Bone marrow is the source of all blood cells.
blood-like material located in the central cavities of bones. Bone marrow is the source of all blood cells.
Bone marrow Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Bone marrow
hinek-masu
hinek-masu
| English - Klingon |
bone marrow
n. melchoQ
n. melchoQ
Bone marrow Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Bone marrow
Bone marrow (or medulla ossea) is the soft tissue found in the hollow interior of bones. In adults, marrow in large bones produces new blood cells.
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