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Bone marrow aspirate

Also known as: BMA

The liquid material withdrawn from inside a bone during bone marrow aspiration.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

Aspirate is the collected material; aspiration is the collection procedure. The sample contains a mixture of cells and fluid and may undergo further processing to make a concentrate.

A question to bring

Will the marrow be used as collected or processed further, and what will that change?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. NCI Dictionary: bone marrow aspiration · National Cancer InstituteReference checked 2026-10-02
  2. Bone marrow aspirate concentrate trial: preparation and methods · Shapiro and colleagues, American Journal of Sports MedicineReference checked 2026-10-02
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