bone marrow — the soft fatty tissue inside bones that produces blood cells
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the soft fatty tissue inside bones that produces blood cells
Pronunciation (IPA): /boʊn ˈmɛroʊ/
Example Sentences
- The chef's bone marrow dish was so rich that even vampires would be jealous.
- Scientists study bone marrow to understand blood cell production.
- His bone marrow was working overtime to fight the infection, like a tiny factory on night shift.
bone marrow
NOUN[/boʊn ˈmɛroʊ/]
the soft fatty tissue inside bones that produces blood cells
Doctors examine bone marrow under a microscope to check the patient's blood health.
Bone marrow's arrow heals the wounded sparrow!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Bone derives from Germanic roots meaning 'hard part of skeleton', while marrow comes from Old English 'mearg', related to Germanic 'mark', originally denoting the soft tissue filling bones. Together, the compound describes the essential inner substance of bone.
Breakdown
bone (from Germanic, referring to skeletal structure) + marrow (from Old English 'mearg', meaning soft inner tissue or essence, akin to Germanic 'mark' meaning soft or tender).
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📝Examples
“The chef's bone marrow dish was so rich that even vampires would be jealous.”
“Scientists study bone marrow to understand blood cell production.”
“His bone marrow was working overtime to fight the infection, like a tiny factory on night shift.”
“The bone marrow donor registry helps match patients with compatible donors.”
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