In transplantation, refers to a person’s own bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most large bones that produces white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
( aw-TAH-luh-gus bone MAYR-oh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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