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red bone marrow

Term ID
UBERON:0000361
Synonyms
  • medulla ossium rubra
  • parenchyma of none marrow marrow
  • parenchymal red marrow
  • red marrow
Definition
The red vascular substance consisting of connective tissue and blood vessels, containing primitive blood cells, macrophages, megakaryocytes, and fat cells. Red marrow is found in the cavities of many bones. It manufactures and releases leukocytes and erythrocytes into the bloodstream. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/red+marrow
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