English Explanatory Dictionary

bisphossy jaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A side-effect and disease caused by the consumption of bisphosphonate-based medications, resulting in the death of the jawbone and other rapidly regenerating bone tissues.

Word forms

bisphossy jaw bis-phossy jaw

Etymology

Blend of bisphosphonate + phossy jaw.

Synonyms

bisphosphonate osteochemonecrosis

Related words

bis- bisphosphonate jaw phosphonate phosphorus phossy phossy jaw radium jaw
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