The blood-forming tissue found within the internal cavities of bone. See also yellow bone marrow.
red bone marrow
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n.
Bone marrow characterized by meshes of the reticular network that contain the developmental stages of red blood cells, white blood cells, and megakaryocytes.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells
Synonym: red marrow
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