neridronate

noun

neridronate

noun

Etymology From neridronic acid + -ate.

1

Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of neridronic acid. Used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.

Hypernyms
bisphosphonate, diphosphonate
Coordinate terms
neridronic acid

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