Bone marrow

Definition

Bone marrow is a spongy tissue found in the hollow centers of certain bones, such as the hip and thigh bones, that produces blood cells. It plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by generating lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infection.

Related terms

Hematopoiesis:

The process by which all of the body's blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Lymphocytes:

A type of white blood cell produced by the bone marrow that plays an integral role in the body’s immune system to fight off infections.

Stem Cells:

Undifferentiated cells within the bone marrow capable of giving rise to various types of blood cells through the process of cellular differentiation