bisphossy jaw en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of bisphosphonate + phossy jaw.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A side-effect and disease caused by the consumption of bisphosphonate-based medications, resulting in the death of the jawbone and other rapidly regenerating bone tissues.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bis-phossy jaw | alternative | lexicographic |
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Relateds
phosphonate · bisphosphonate · bis- · phossy jaw · phosphorus · radium jaw · jaw · phossy