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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of organic compounds having two phosphate groups attached to a single carbon atom.
2. 2
   Any of several pharmaceuticals having this structure; they are inhibitors of bone resorption, used to treat several diseases including Paget's disease and osteoporosis.

Synonyms

All synonyms

diphosphonatediphosphonate

Etymology

From bis- + phosphonate.

Related phrases

bisphosphonate osteochemonecrosisbisphossy jaworganic compoundpaget's disease

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