risedronic acid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɹɪs.əˌdɹɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From (py)ri(dinyl) + -se- (of unknown origin) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A bisphosphonate C₇H₁₁NO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.