bisphosphonate

British  

/ ˌbɪsˈfɒsfəneɪt /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

After five years on a bisphosphonate, most people should be assessed to see whether they need to take a break from the medication, Adler says.

From Washington Post

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

Sometimes medication, such as a bisphosphonate, can be prescribed to slow the rate of bone loss.

From Washington Post

In one trial, Evenity was compared to a placebo; in the other, it was compared to a bisphosphonate.

From New York Times