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bone marrow

/ˈbəʊn mærəʊ/noun

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Core word

noun
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    [U]

    the soft substance that fills the hollow parts of bones, where blood cells are produced

    अस्थि मज्जा, हड्डी के अंदर का गूदा

    • The child needed a bone marrow transplant.
    • Radhika registered as a bone marrow donor at a camp in her college.
    • Bone marrow makes red and white blood cells.
    + 2 more examples
    • A match was found for the bone marrow donation.
    • Doctors took a sample of bone marrow from his hip.

    Synonyms marrow

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

marrow

✓In the exam

General knowledge

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are all made in the bone marrow.

GK: लाल रक्त कोशिकाएँ, श्वेत रक्त कोशिकाएँ और platelets, तीनों bone marrow में बनती हैं।