bone marrow
1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones (Freq. 2) • Syn: marrow • Hypernyms: connective tissue • Hyponyms: red marrow, red bone marrow, yellow marrow, yellow bone marrow • Part Holonyms: bone, os, immune system 2. very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones • Syn: marrow • Hypernyms: dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat • Part Holonyms: marrowbone
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