risedronate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɹɪˈsɛ.dɹəˌneɪt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From risedronic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of risedronic acid, used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| risedronates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |