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Red marrow

noun

Bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells. Synonym: red bone marrow.

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... origin of the red corpuscles, the evidence now seems conclusive that large numbers of them are formed in the red marrow of the bones. The red marrow is located in what is known as the spongy substance of the bones (Chapter XIV) and consists, to a large extent, of cells somewhat like the red corpuscles, but differing from ...

— Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools • Francis M. Walters, A.M.

Words linked to "Red marrow" : bone marrow, marrow, red bone marrow