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yellow marrow

/ˈjɛləʊ ˈmærəʊ/

Übersetzung: Fettgewebe in den Markhöhlen der langen Röhrenknochen, das Energie speichert und sich bei erhöhtem Bedarf in rotes Knochenmark umwandeln kann.

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/ˈjɛləʊ ˈmærəʊ/C1formalmedical
  • deFettgewebe in den Markhöhlen der langen Röhrenknochen, das Energie speichert und sich bei erhöhtem Bedarf in rotes Knochenmark umwandeln kann.

The fatty tissue found in the central cavities of long bones, which stores energy and can be converted to red marrow in emergencies.

  1. Fatty tissue in bonesC1formal

    A type of bone marrow that is yellow in color due to a high concentration of fat cells, found in the central cavities of long bones.

    deGelbes Knochenmark

    • Yellow marrow is primarily composed of adipose tissue.
    • As people age, red marrow is often replaced by yellow marrow.
    • The femur contains a significant amount of yellow marrow in its medullary cavity.