the soft, fatty, blood tissue that fills most bone cavities.   It is where red blood cells and many white blood cells begin.

Specialized soft tissue that fills the core of bones. Most of the body's red and white blood cells are produced in bone marrow.

The soft, sponge-like material found inside the bones. It contains immature blood-forming stem cells.

Soft spongy tissue found in the center of most large bones that produces the cellular components of blood: white cells, red cells and platelets

Tissue contained within the central cavity of bones. It is responsible for the production of blood cells

A substance found in the cavities of your body's bones. It resembles blood and contains stem cells, which produce your red cells, white cells, and platelets. Marrow for transplant is usually collected from the back-side of the pelvic bone, specifically the iliac crest.

The tissue in the middle of a bone that is involved in the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells to produce blood cells (hematopoiesis).

A soft, sponge-like substance found within the internal cavities of bone ; its major function is to produce red blood cells.

the soft, spongy tissue found inside bones. It is the site of development and storage of about 95 percent of an animal's blood cells.

Spongy tissue in the cavities of bones, such as pelvis, vertebrae, ribs, and skull. Produces the cells that circulate in the blood

Tissue that fills the center of bones

the inner cavity of the bone which normally contains the factory for developing blood cells. In Leukemia, abnormal blast cells replace the normal cell types.

The tissue contained within the internal cavities of the bones. This tissue produces the red and white blood cells.

A spongy material found in the center of the bone that contains stem cells which manufacture blood cells. The 3 major types of blood cells produced are red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC) and platelets. Each has an important function.

A soft tissue occurring in certain large bones that is responsible for manufacturing most of the body's blood cells.

soft jellylike substance in the center of a bone that produces blood cells for the body

The inner spongy tissue of a bone, where red blood cells, white cells and platelets are formed.

A soft, spongy tissue found in most large bones that produces red and white blood cells and platelets.

the material which makes up the soft, spongy center of bones and is where red and white blood cells and platelets are produced.

The soft, spongy center of bones. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

The spongy material located in the center of our bones. It is the home of our stem cells, which reproduce to create our blood, including white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, B- and T lymphocytes and macrophages.

Bone marrow is a highly cellular hematopoietic connective tissue filling the medullary cavities and spongy epiphyses of bones which becomes predominantly fatty with age, particularly in the long bones of the limbs.

material inside bones that produces blood cells.

The soft inner tissue of bones, containing the blood-forming elements (precursor cells of the red and white blood cells and blood platelets) of the circulatory system.

The soft tissue found in the inner cavity of bones; it is responsible for the production of blood cells (see stem cells).

A spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

a collection of soft spongy tissues found in the middle of most bones. Bone marrow produces all blood cells, although some blood cells develop elsewhere.

The site of blood cell production, found within bone cavities.

The inner, spongy tissue of bones where red blood cells, white blood cells.

Soft fatty substance that is found within the spaces inside bone. It may be red or yellow, and is the place where most of the blood cells are formed.

soft tissue in bone cavities that produces blood cells

The tissue within the cavity of the bones where new blood cells are made.

Soft, spongy tissue found in the center of many bones where blood cells are produced.

the soft, fatty substance filling the cavities of bones that produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

The body's `factory' for three types of blood cells: leukocytes (white blood cells) which help fight infection; erythrocytes (red blood cells) which carry oxygen throughout the body; and thrombocytes (platelets) which cause blood clotting

A soft, spongy tissue that fills the cavities inside most human bones. Bone marrow contains adult stem cells which generate all our red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is the most common source for stem cell transplantation.

The soft, spongy tissue in the centre of many bones; it produces white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.

The soft part of bone located inside the bone cavity that produces blood cells.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones

The bones are hollow and their central cavity is occupied by marrow. After puberty, marrow is most active in blood cell formation.

Soft, inner part of large bones that makes blood cells.

Bone marrow is a collection if special cells inside the long bones. It is where new blood cells are produced.

The spongy material found in the center of bones. It is the factory where the body’s blood and stem cells are made.

The soft, fatty substance that fills the cavities of bones where blood cells are made.

(mair´oh): The inner, spongy core of bone that produces blood cells.

The soft part at the centre of your major bones. It creates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A spongy tissue found in the large bones of the body, like the hipbones and pelvis, responsible for the majority of the body's production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

The soft substance inside bone cavities which produces blood cells.

a fatty substance contained in the cavity of the bones where blood cells develop.

The spongy material in the middle of the bones which makes different types of blood cells.

tissue found in bone cavities. Composed of soft, fatty tissue, it manufactures most of the blood cells.

The soft tissue in the center of most large bones. Bone marrow produces white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.

Nutrient-rich, spongy tissue that is found in the center shafts of certain long, flat bones of the body, such as the bones of the pelvis. Bone marrow produces the pluripotent stem cell from which all immune cells arise.

spongy material at the centre of long bones that produces the body's blood cells

Material in the inner bones that produces blood cells.

The inner part of bones which produce blood cells.

A soft, spongelike material in the center or cavities of bones that produces blood cells.

Soft tissue that fills the cavities of the bones, and is the source of all blood cells. Bone marrow can be donated and transplanted to help fight cancer and other diseases. Jump to Top

A spongy tissue within larger bones made up of stem cells that grow into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

The soft, spongy material that fills the insides of the bones. Bone marrow is the source of new blood cells.

The hard outer region of long bones (eg, the femur of the thigh) is mineralised connective tissue. The interior is bone marrow. Blood cells are manufactured from stem cells in the bone marrow near the ends of long bones.

the place inside your bones where blood cells are made.

The soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are formed

the spongy tissue found inside bones that makes stem cells, which grow and divide to become red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

The soft part at the centre of the major bones. Bone marrow creates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

The bones are hollow and their central cavity is occupied by marrow, a spongy tissue which plays a major role in the development of blood cells. Some forms of cancer can be diagnosed by examining bone marrow.

The soft tissue contained inside the bone.

Area of cancellous bone found within adult long bones, and the site of adult blood cell formation (haemopoiesis), including erythrocytes, granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, and platelets. Bone marrow can be red marrow (active blood formation) or yellow marrow composed largely of adipose cells.

The soft, fatty substance filling the cavities of bones. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

The spongy material found inside the bones. Most blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

The tissue located in the bones where blood is manufactured.

Bone marrow is the source of all blood cells, and it is present in the cavities of bones.

the soft, spongy tissue found inside bones. It is the medium for development and storage of about 95 percent of the body's blood cells.

The soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains fat and immature and mature blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Diseases or drugs that affect the bone marrow can affect the total counts of these cells.

The soft, spongy tissue in the center of long bones that is the chief manufacturer of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

The substance at the centre of the large bones in the body which makes blood cells. A sample may be taken by the doctor from one of the bones in the hip or leg, to determine the health of the bone marrow. Such examinations are performed under local anaesthetic.

The spongy tissue inside the bone that produces red and white blood cells and platelets.

The central part of the larger bones in the body where blood cells are produced. If there is a problem with blood cell counts, you need to know if there is a problem with the production mechanism, or whether there is a problem with blood cell destruction. Analyzing the bone marrow helps to evaluate the production and maturation capability of blood cells.

The tissue contained within the internal cavities of the bones. A major function of this tissue is to produce red blood cells.

The fatty yellow or red tissue inside bones that is responsible for producing blood cells.

Soft tissue located within bones that produce all blood cells, including the ones that fight infection.

The spongy material in the centre of the large bones of the body which makes blood cells; the factory of the blood.

The soft, sponge-like material inside some bones. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

The spongy substance in the inner cavity of bone which produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

stromal cells: A stem cell in bone marrow that produces bone, cartilage, fat, and fibrous connective tissue.

The soft, spongy tissue in the center of the large bones that produces white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.

Spongy substance in the center of the bones where red and white blood cells and platelets are made.

a spongy tissue inside the bones that manufactures blood cells

The soft, spongy matrix of all bones that produce blood cells. As we age, some marrow is replaced by fat cells or fibres.

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the site in the body in which all blood cells are made.

Spongy tissue in the cavities of large bones, where the body's blood cells are produced.

Soft tissue found inside bones from which blood cells are produced and released into the bloodstream.

the soft part in the middle of some bones, where blood cells are made.

Soft tissue found inside the bones, responsible for making blood cells.

Soft tissue filling the the spaces in the spongy part of the bone shafts. Its main function is to make the blood cells.

the soft organic material found inside the bones.

The soft tissue located in the cavities of bones which is responsible for blood cell and platelet production.

A spongy substance inside the body's large bones. Our blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

soft tissue located in the hollow centres of most bones that contains developing red blood cells and cells of the immune system.

The tissue that produces blood cells and is found within the hollow cavities of many of the bones of the body. Bone marrow contains the stem cells from which all blood cells are derived.

The spongy material that fills the inner spaces of the bones. It is the place where many blood elements, such as red blood cells, are produced. High doses of radiation can destroy bone marrow during cancer treatment.

the soft organic material that fills the cavities of the bones and contains the blood forming elements.

Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones. The bone marrow is the source of all blood cells.

the soft, spongy tissue in the interior of certain bones (e.g., the long bones of the limbs). Bone marrow contains stem cells and is the site of hematopoiesis, or blood cell production.

the inner, spongy substance in the center of the bone that produces all of the red blood cells and platelets and most of the white blood cells.

soft tissue contained within the large central cavity of a bone as well as within other internal spaces. Bone marrow is responsible for the formation of blood cells. Such marrow is called "red marrow". As organisms mature, red marrow is replaced by a fatty tissue that does not produce blood cells. That fatty tissue is called "yellow marrow".

The soft, fatty, vascular tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of red blood cells and many white blood cells.

A soft, spongy tissue that fills the cavities inside most bones in the human body. Bone marrow is a source of stem cells that manufacture red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It is a conventional source fro stem cell transplantation.

the soft, spongy center of the bone where most of the blood cells are made before they enter the bloodstream.

A substance with the consistency of thick blood found in the body's hollow bones, such as legs, arms and hips. Marrow produces platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells, the primary agents of the body's immune system. (Read about " The Immune System") Marrow for transplant is usually collected from the posterior aspect of the pelvic bone (iliac crest).

Bone marrow is the soft tissue located inside bones. Bone marrow produces blood cells: red cells, plasma and platelets.

Spongy tissue inside the bones where all blood cells are produced.

The spongy material that fills the cavities of the bones and is the substance in which many of the blood elements are produced. In order to determine the condition of the marrow, a doctor may take a small sample from one of the bones in the chest, hip, spine, or leg. Such examinations are performed with the help of local anesthesia.

A spongy tissue inside of large bones where the body's blood cells (red cells, white cells and platelets) are made.

The soft sponge-like material inside the bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow.

The spongy material which is found inside our bones. It contains immature cells called stem cells that develop into three types of cells; red blood cells that delivery oxygen and take away the waste product carbon monoxide; white blood cells that protect from infection; and platelets that help the blood to clot.

Soft tissue located in the cavities of the bones where blood cells are formed. These blood cells include erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.

The inner, spongy tissue of bones where blood cells are made.

the soft, sponge-like material in the center of bones that produces blood cells.

The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. It produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

The spongy inner part of large bones where blood cells are made. Bone marrow aspiration is the removal by fine needle of a small amount of bone marrow for examination.

The spongy inner part of the large bones; bone marrow contains stem cells that produce the different blood cell types found in the blood.

Soft tissue within the bones; where blood cells are manufactured.

The soft, spongy center of the bone. Bone marrow can be thought of as a "factory" that produces blood.

A highly vascular, modified connective tissue found in the long bones and certain flat bones of vertebrates that is the origin of blood cells.

the jellylike substance where platelets and red and white blood cells form. It is found inside large bones. Red bone marrow makes blood cells and yellow bone marrow stores fat.

A soft, reddish substance inside some bones that is involved in the production of blood cells.

Soft tissue occupying the inner cavities of bones responsible for blood cell production.

Soft cells of bone that produce blood cells and platelets.

The soft material found in the hollow centre of long bones.

Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue in the centre of bones that produces blood cells.

The bone marrow is the site of hematopoiesis, the generation of the cellular elements of blood, including red blood cells, monocytes, polymorphonuclear leukocytes, and platelets. The bone marrow is also the site of B-cell development in mammals and the source of stem cells that give rise to T calls upon migration to the thymus. Thus, bone marrow transplantation can restore all the cellular elements of the blood, including the cells required for adaptive immunity.

Tissue that fills out the inside of the bone; place of blood formation.