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

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 • Jan. 21, 2022

A fear of these complications resulted in more than a 50 percent decline in bisphosphonate use from 2008 to 2012, Dr. Khosla said.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2018

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

The researchers found no links between bisphosphonate prescriptions and stomach or bowel cancer.

From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2010

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