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moelle

marrow, pith

noun MWAL Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: Latin 'medulla' (marrow, pith)

Usage Note

Moelle is pronounced as a single syllable, mwal. La moelle osseuse is bone marrow; la moelle épinière is the spinal cord. In cooking, os à moelle (marrowbone) is a classic ingredient in pot-au-feu. The phrase jusqu'à la moelle ('to the marrow') means thoroughly or through and through.

Examples

"La greffe de moelle osseuse a sauvé sa vie."

Natural Translation

The bone marrow transplant saved his life.

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