bone marrow
soft tissue at the center of the bones which produces blood cells
Bone marrow
Bone marrow
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
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.