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bone marrow transplant

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bone marrow transplant
n.
A technique in which bone marrow is transplanted from one individual to another, or removed from and transplanted to the same individual, in order to stimulate production of blood cells. It is used to treat malignancies, certain forms of anemia, and immunologic deficiencies.
bone marrow transplant
A technique in which bone marrow is transplanted from one individual to another, or removed from and transplanted to the same individual, in order to stimulate production of blood cells. It is used in the treatment of malignancies, certain forms of anemia, and immunologic deficiencies.


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The researchers now report that 52 people who had severe GVHD after a previous bone marrow transplant have undergone the novel procedure.
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