C1nounhealthscience
US/ˈmer.oʊ/
UK/ˈmær.əʊ/
the soft substance inside bones, where new blood cells are made
In context
Doctors took a sample of bone marrow from her hip.
The patient needs a marrow transplant to treat the leukemia.
Blood cells are produced in the marrow of the long bones.
Words that go with marrow
noun + noun
- bone marrowBone marrow makes new blood cells every day.
- marrow transplantShe had a marrow transplant last spring.
- marrow donorThey are looking for a marrow donor.
- marrow biopsyA marrow biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.
verb + noun
- donate marrowHe agreed to donate marrow to his sister.
adjective + noun
- red marrowRed marrow produces blood cells in adults.