German

Noun

Bisphosphonate n

1. plural of Bisphosphonat

English

Noun

bisphosphonate ‎(plural bisphosphonates)

1. (chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds having two phosphate groups attached to a single carbon atom
2. (medicine) Several pharmaceuticals, having this structure, that are used to treat Paget's disease by restricting bone loss

Synonyms

• diphosphonate

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Anagrams

• biphosphonates