Yellow Marrow (Noun)
Meaning
Bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- In adults, the ends of long bones are filled with yellow marrow, which is composed primarily of fat cells.
- Yellow marrow serves as a reserve of fat and also has some blood-forming capabilities in times of need.
- As we age, red marrow is gradually replaced by yellow marrow in the bones of the limbs.
- The presence of yellow marrow in the femur and humerus indicates a shift in the body's bone marrow composition.
- Yellow marrow can convert back to red marrow in cases where the body requires increased blood cell production.