autologous bone marrow transplantation

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(aw-TAHL-ah-gus bone mar-oh tranz-plan-tay-shun)

A procedure in which bone marrow is removed from an individual, stored during the time the individual receives intensive chemotherapy treatment, and is returned to that individual following treatment.

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