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bone marrow
The soft, spongy tissue found inside the central cavities of bones, responsible for the production of blood cells.
Noun
This term refers specifically to the hematopoietic tissue within bones. In medical and scientific registers, it is treated as a mass noun, describing the substance rather than individual units of tissue.
Because it is an uncountable noun, it does not have a plural form. To refer to specific samples or portions, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a sample of bone marrow or a bone marrow transplant.
Meanings
Examples
Red bone marrow produces most of the blood cells.
Trivia
Ancient texts describe the vitality of bone marrow.
History