Marrow

Meaning

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells

Example Sentences

The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.

Bone marrow is vital for the production of red blood cells.

Example Expressions

to the marrow

Synonyms

essence, core, heart, pith, substance

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essence, core, heart, pith, substance

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essence, core, pith, substance

Antonyms

surface, exterior, shell, periphery, outside

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surface, exterior, shell, periphery

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surface, exterior, outside

Collocations

bone marrow, marrow transplant, spinal marrow, marrow donation, marrow cells, to the marrow

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bone marrow, marrow transplant, spinal marrow, marrow donation

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bone marrow, marrow cells, marrow transplant, to the marrow