bone marrow

noun

1. marrow ¹( def 1 ).

bone marrow

noun

1. See marrow 1

bone marrow

1. The spongy, red tissue that fills the bone cavities of mammals. Bone marrow is the source of red blood cells, platelets, and most white blood cells.

bone marrow

1. See marrow .

Example Sentences

As he, his wife Melissa and his doctors figured out his treatment plan, he was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread to his bone marrow.

From Los Angeles Times

Angela's daughter Johanna had been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, a type of cancer which affects the white blood cells and bone marrow, at just 16 years old.

From BBC

“As doctors, particularly at a time we were trying to understand her bone marrow tests, it meant we had an explanation and knew what to do about it,” said Dr Kivuva.

From BBC

The cause of Isabella's death had been given as "bone marrow embolism caused by skeletal trauma", jurors were told.

From BBC

In comparison, patients with blood, bone marrow and skin cancers are the most likely to start treatment in time.

From BBC