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bone marrow

bone mar·row


noun 
Definition:
 
soft substance inside bones: a soft reddish substance inside some bones that is involved in the production of blood cells. New white and red blood cells are formed only in the marrow of the flat bones such as the ribs, breastbone, or pelvis in adults.

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