clodronate en · NOUN
Etymology
From clodronic acid + -ate.
Meanings
- The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of clodronic acid.
- The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of clodronic acid. ▸ The sodium salt of clodronic acid, used as a bone resorption inhibitor and antihypercalcemic agent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clodronates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hypernyms
bisphosphonate · diphosphonate
Translations (2)
fi klodronaatti (salt or ester) · fi klodronaatti (medicine: sodium salt of clodronic acid)