yellow marrow

/ˌjɛloʊ ˌmɛroʊ/
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Definitions of yellow marrow
  1. noun
    bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults
    synonyms: yellow bone marrow
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    type of:
    bone marrow, marrow
    the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
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