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bone marrow
The soft, spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.
骨髄移植を受けた。
I received a bone marrow transplant.
骨髄で血液が作られる。
Blood is produced in the bone marrow.
骨髄バンクに登録した。
I registered with the bone marrow registry.
骨髄 is crucial for blood cell production and immune function.
COMMON TERMS:
- 骨髄移植: bone marrow transplant
- 骨髄バンク: bone marrow registry/bank
- 骨髄検査: bone marrow examination
IDIOMATIC USAGE:
- 骨髄に達する/に染みる: to reach the bone marrow (deeply affecting)