bisphosphonate

British

/ ˌbɪsˈfɒsfəneɪt /

noun

any drug of a class that inhibits the resorption of bone; used in treating certain bone disorders, esp osteoporosis

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Missions that go as far as Mars will have to make sure astronauts have supplements such as bisphosphonate, which is used to prevent bone breakdown in osteoporosis.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2023

But about two years after stopping, if a scan shows decreased bone density, your doctor may put you back on a bisphosphonate.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2022

When the trials ended, researchers concluded that this bone-preserving bisphosphonate, used to treat osteoporosis, could also help cure breast cancer in post-menopausal women – while causing minimal side effects.

From US News • May 23, 2016

Weighing the Research But many questions remain, including who is most at risk for femur fractures and whether the risks outweigh the important benefits of taking a bisphosphonate for many years.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2011

Fosamax is part of the bisphosphonate family of osteoporosis drugs that include Procter & Gamble Co's Actonel and Roche Holding AG's Boniva.

From Reuters • Jan. 29, 2010

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