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What is

bone marrow ablation

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Pronunciation: /boʊn ˈmɛroʊ ablation*/

bone marrow ablation

Definition

A procedure to destroy bone marrow using radiation or high doses of anticancer drugs. It is done before a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant to kill cancer cells and bone marrow cells. This makes room for healthy stem cells.