English Explanatory Dictionary

risedronic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bisphosphonate C₇H₁₁NO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɪs.əˌdɹɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word forms

risedronic acid

Etymology

From (py)ri(dinyl) + -se- (of unknown origin) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

Synonyms

Actonel Atelvia
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