Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Autologous bone marrow transplantation (aw-TAH-luh-gus bone MAYR-oh tranz-plan-TAY-shun)
A procedure in which bone marrow is removed from a person, stored, and then given back to the person after intensive treatment.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.