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 • 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

But most likely a leading factor, she and her co-authors believe, was the introduction in 1995 of the drug Fosamax, a bisphosphonate that slows or prevents the loss of bone density, resulting in stronger bones.

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 concern about complications or just not being committed to the medication has led many patients to stop oral bisphosphonate therapy," he said.

From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2011