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The character "髓" is structured with the semantic component "骨" meaning bone on the left, and the phonetic component "遀" on the right, which historically provided a clue to its pronunciation. This composition directly indicates its original meaning of bone marrow, the substance found within bones. Over centuries, the term's application extended beyond its literal physiological reference to metaphorically denote the essential core or most valuable part of something, such as in the compound "精髓" for essence. Its form, built from these two components, has consistently represented this concept without significant alteration.
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医生检查了他的骨髓。
骨髓移植可以治病。
这本书的精髓很重要。
脊髓连接大脑和身体。
他们研究了骨髓的细胞。
理解哲学的精髓很难。
骨髓捐赠需要匹配测试。
脊髓灰质炎是一种疾病。