Meaning of the word marrow in English

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marrow

US /ˈmer.oʊ/

UK /ˈmer.oʊ/

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced

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Bone marrow is essential for producing blood cells.

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A bone marrow transplant can save lives.

Synonym:

bone marrow

the essential part of something

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He got to the marrow of the problem quickly.

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The book explores the very marrow of human existence.

Synonym:

essence core heart pith substance

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bone marrow