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antifracture en · ADJ

Etymology

From anti- + fracture.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Inhibiting fractures.
    • It is reported that long-term use of bisphosphonates contributes to persistent antifracture and bone mineral density (BMD) increasing effects for 3–5 years after an initial 3–5 years of treatment. 2015 October 8, “Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Implant Revision after Total Hip/Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI: