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autologous bone marrow (aw-TAH-luh-gus bone MAYR-oh)

 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.

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