Noun: bone marrow
- The fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
"Bone marrow transplants can be used to treat certain types of cancer";
- marrow
- Very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
"The chef prepared a dish of roasted bone marrow";
- marrow
Derived forms: bone marrows
Type of: connective tissue, dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw [archaic], treat
Part of: bone, immune system, marrowbone, os[2]
Encyclopedia: Bone marrow