alendronic acid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæl.ənˌdɹɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from a(minobuty)l(id)ene + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator, from ethidronic acid derivatives, EThane-1-HYDRoxy-1,1- diphosphONIC acid”) acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A bisphosphonate C₄H₁₃NO₇P₂ used to inhibit bone resorption especially in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and Paget's disease of bone. Trade names include Fosamax and possibly others.
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Translations (1)
fi alendronihappo (bisphosphonate)