bone marrow; the soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells

the most important or essential part of something; marrow; pith; quintessence

the spinal cord; the long bundle of nerves within the spine that connects the brain to the rest of the body and the body and controls simple reflexes

The soft tissue inside the tooth cavity containing blood vessels and nerves.

poliomyelitis; an acute infectious disease mostly affecting children between the ages of one and six, commonly known as [[小儿麻痹症|小兒麻痹症|xiao3 er2 ma2 bi4 zheng4]]

membrane surrounding the axon of a nerve cell, acting as an electrical insulator

The lowest part of the brainstem, located between the pons and the spinal cord, which controls vital functions like breathing and blood circulation. Also called [[延脑|延腦|yan2 nao3]].

osteomyelitis; inflammation of the bone marrow usually caused by a bacterial infection

the physical matter or tissue that makes up the brain of a human or vertebrate animal; also refers to the brain in general

inflammation of the spinal cord, often caused by viral or bacterial infection

a type of mineral that is a form of quartz; chalcedony

inflammation of the dental pulp, often caused by untreated tooth decay

the essential character of a thing; quintessence; marrow and spirit

red bone marrow; hematopoietic marrow

to break the bones and suck the marrow; describes cruel and extreme exploitation or oppression

the essence or core of something; the quintessence or most important part

To hate someone or something to one's very marrow; describes extreme resentment or hatred.

extremely painful; (of physical pain) acute and deep-seated

chalcedony; stalactite

yellow bone marrow; fatty tissue found in the central cavities of long bones in adults

to cast off one's old self; to make a thoroughgoing change; originally meaning to scrape away hair and wash the bone marrow, it is now used to describe a spiritual or physical rebirth, as in [[脱胎换骨|脫胎換骨|tuo1 tai1 huan4 gu3]] or [[洗心革面|洗心革面|xi3 xin1 ge2 mian4]]

rare and expensive delicacies; literally "dragon liver and phoenix marrow"

The soft tissue inside the center of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves; also called [[牙髓|牙髓|ya2 sui3]]

literally to soak into the muscles and penetrate to the marrow; figuratively describes being deeply moved, profoundly influenced, or receiving great kindness

rare and expensive delicacies; also written [[龙肝凤髓|龍肝鳳髓|long2 gan1 feng4 sui3]]

(medicine) a type of cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell

to harbor a deep and bitter hatred that is impossible to erase; to hate someone to the very marrow of one's bones

(idiom) to deeply hurt someone

to crack the bones and suck out the marrow; to squeeze or exploit people to the uttermost

(colloquial) To indulge in sex; to be lewd or lustful.

An anthology of Tang and Song dynasty regulated poetry compiled by Fang Hui during the Yuan dynasty. The title refers to the prestigious Yingzhou scholars and the Kui star cluster, signifying a collection of literary excellence. It is notable for its focus on the Jiangxi School of poetry and for preserving many Song dynasty works that are now lost.

(mineralogy) carnelian

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces hormones such as adrenaline

clear fluid found in the brain and spinal cord

an inflammation of both the brain and the spinal cord

the mineral bloodstone; a variety of jasper with red inclusions

Literally meaning to taste the marrow and know its flavor; used to describe someone who has gotten a taste of success or benefit and becomes greedy for more.

a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow do not mature or become healthy blood cells; often abbreviated as MDS

(medicine) a procedure used to treat blood diseases or certain cancers by replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells

the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored; marrow cavity

one of the four reservoirs of the human body in traditional medicine, specifically the brain and spinal cord which store vital essence

pith knot in timber; a knot found in the wood of a tree near the center or core

the physical substance of the brain; gray matter

Inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by bacteria or a virus.

myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme used in molecular biology and medicine