n. A bisphosphonate drug, C4H13NO7P2, that inhibits bone resorption and is used in the form of its sodium salt to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. [Probably A(MINO) + (buty)l(id)en(e), one of its constituents (BUTYL + -ID(E) + -ENE) + (HY)DR(OXY) + (BISPHOSPH)ONATE.] |
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