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Alendronate

//əˈlɛn.dɹəˌneɪt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of alendronic acid.

    "The main treatments now for osteoporosis are drugs called bisphosphonates, like Actonel, Boniva and alendronate, the generic version of Merck’s Fosamax."

  2. 2
    a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause wordnet

Etymology

From alendronic acid + -ate.

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