Definition of marrow

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Marrow (n.) The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color..

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Medulla :: Medulla (n.) Marrow; pith; hence, essence..
Marrowy :: Marrowy (a.) Full of marrow; pithy.
Rounceval :: Rounceval (n.) A giant; anything large; a kind of pea called also marrowfat.
Myeloplax :: Myeloplax (n.) One of the huge multinucleated cells found in the marrow of bone and occasionally in other parts; a giant cell. See Osteoclast.
Nonmedullated :: Nonmedullated (a.) Not medullated; (Anat.) without a medulla or marrow, or without a medullary sheath; as, a nonmedullated nerve fiber..
Leucocyte :: Leucocyte (n.) A colorless corpuscle, as one of the white blood corpuscles, or those found in lymph, marrow of bone, connective tissue, etc..
Myelogenic :: Myelogenic (a.) Derived from, or pertaining to, the bone marrow..
Vertebrated :: Vertebrated (a.) Having a backbone, or vertebral column, containing the spinal marrow, as man, quadrupeds, birds, amphibia, and fishes..
Marrowed :: Marrowed (imp. & p. p.) of Marro.
Marrowless :: Marrowless (a.) Destitute of marrow.
Medulla :: Medulla (n.) The marrow of bones; the deep or inner portion of an organ or part; as, the medulla, or medullary substance, of the kidney; specifically, the medula oblongata..
Lammergeier :: Lammergeier (n.) A very large vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), which inhabits the mountains of Southern Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. When full-grown it is nine or ten feet in extent of wings. It is brownish black above, with the under parts and neck rusty yellow; the forehead and crown white; the sides of the head and beard black. It feeds partly on carrion and partly on small animals, which it kills. It has the habit of carrying tortoises and marrow bones to a great height, and dropping them
Marrowfat :: Marrowfat (n.) A rich but late variety of pea.
Myelitis :: Myelitis (n.) Inflammation of the spinal marrow or its membranes.
Medullary :: Medullary (a.) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla..
Marrow :: Marrow (v. t.) To fill with, or as with, marrow of fat; to glut..
Marrow :: Marrow (n.) The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color..
Marrowbone :: Marrowbone (n.) A bone containing marrow; pl. ludicrously, knee bones or knees; as, to get down on one's marrowbones, i. e., to kneel..
Pith :: Pith (n.) The spinal cord; the marrow.
Marrow :: Marrow (n.) The essence; the best part.
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