Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marrow
Noun
/ˈmɛroʊ/
Definition
Marrow is a soft, fatty tissue found in the center of bones.
Examples
- The doctor explained how bone marrow produces red blood cells.
- They made a delicious dish using bone marrow as a key ingredient.
- Researchers are studying the effects of diseases on bone marrow.
Meaning
It is a vital part of the skeletal system, involved in the production of blood cells and the storage of fat.
Synonyms
- essence
- core
- substance
