🦴marrow

noun
/ˈmæroʊ/

Meaning

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something

Example Sentences

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

The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.

Example Expressions

to the marrow

Synonyms

essence, core, pith, substance, heart
Entry 1
essence, core, pith, substance
Entry 2
essence, core, heart, pith, substance

Antonyms

surface, exterior, outside, shell, periphery
Entry 1
surface, exterior, outside
Entry 2
surface, exterior, shell, periphery

Collocations

bone marrow, marrow cells, marrow transplant, to the marrow, spinal marrow, marrow donation
Entry 1
bone marrow, marrow cells, marrow transplant, to the marrow
Entry 2
bone marrow, marrow transplant, spinal marrow, marrow donation

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