Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. Bone marrow aspiration is the removal of a small amount of this tissue in liquid form for examination.
See also:
Iliac crest tap; Sternal tap
Bone marrow aspiration may be done in the health care provider's office or in a hospital. The bone...
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