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yellow marrow

/ˈjɛləʊ ˈmærəʊ/

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/ˈjɛləʊ ˈmærəʊ/C1formalmedical
  • ruЖировая ткань, находящаяся в центральных полостях длинных костей, которая запасает энергию и может превращаться в красный костный мозг в экстренных ситуациях.

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.

    ruЖёлтый костный мозг

    • 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.