🦴marrow

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

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essence, core, pith, substance

Entry 2

essence, core, heart, pith, substance

Antonyms

surface, exterior, outside, shell, periphery

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surface, exterior, outside

Entry 2

surface, exterior, shell, periphery

Collocations

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

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

Entry 2

bone marrow, marrow transplant, spinal marrow, marrow donation