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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

  1. (uncountable) A bisphosphonate C₇H₁₁NO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Coordinates

risedronate

Synonyms

Atelvia · Actonel