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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Marrow :: Marrow (n.) The essence; the best part.
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..
Nonmedullated :: Nonmedullated (a.) Not medullated; (Anat.) without a medulla or marrow, or without a medullary sheath; as, a nonmedullated nerve fiber..
Marrowing :: Marrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Marro.
Marrowless :: Marrowless (a.) Destitute of marrow.
Pith :: Pith (n.) The spinal cord; the marrow.
Myeloid :: Myeloid (a.) Resembling marrow in appearance or consistency; as, a myeloid tumor..
Medulla :: Medulla (n.) Marrow; pith; hence, essence..
Marrowy :: Marrowy (a.) Full of marrow; pithy.
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..
Rounceval :: Rounceval (n.) A giant; anything large; a kind of pea called also marrowfat.
Marrowish :: Marrowish (a.) Of the nature of, or like, marrow..
Myelitis :: Myelitis (n.) Inflammation of the spinal marrow or its membranes.
Medullary :: Medullary (a.) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla..
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..
Marrowfat :: Marrowfat (n.) A rich but late variety of pea.
Vertebrated :: Vertebrated (a.) Having a backbone, or vertebral column, containing the spinal marrow, as man, quadrupeds, birds, amphibia, and fishes..
Myelogenic :: Myelogenic (a.) Derived from, or pertaining to, the bone marrow..
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.
Leucocyte :: Leucocyte (n.) A colorless corpuscle, as one of the white blood corpuscles, or those found in lymph, marrow of bone, connective tissue, etc..
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