bisphosphonate
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9.1
- noun
- /bɪsˈfɑs.fəˌneɪt/
- Specialized
Examples
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Since bisphosphonates have a long half-life, it is possible that she may not be placed back on this medication at all.
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Effects of Bisphosphonates
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Bisphosphonates are chemicals that substitute for the naturally occurring compound of bone called pyrophosphate.
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RS, I’m afraid you have "taken the hook" on the almost certainly slanted "studies" and reports created by the bisphosphonate suits.
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I have no doubt that CRS is an excellent oral surgeon, but I would love to know what magic treatment he will do to stop bisphosphonate osteonecrosis that an experienced GP dentist can't do.
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Currently, there are positive early outcomes of decreased pain and possible avoidance of surgery associated with using bisphosphonates for conditions affecting the blood supply to the femoral head, such as Perthes disease.
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Dr. Berne, I find your comment very interesting. Bronj is not an infectious process but one of bone physiology in relation to the effect of bisphosphonates upon osteoclasts.
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The dentist explained that bisphosphonates can help prevent bone loss in patients with osteoporosis.
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In industrial applications, bisphosphonates are used to inhibit mineral buildup and corrosion in pipelines.
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Research shows that bisphosphonates may also reduce the risk of fractures in older adults with low bone density.
Surface Forms
Morphology
bisphosphonate = phosphonate (semi-transparent) = bis + phosphonate
The formation 'bis-' + 'phosphonate' is regular chemical nomenclature meaning two phosphonate groups, but both elements are technical and not familiar to average B1 learners.
Etymology
Bisphosphonate comes from bis- 'two' as in bicycle and phosphonate, which is like phosphate, a part that sticks to minerals. Picture a molecule with two 'phosphate' arms that hold on tight, so these chemicals are used to stop mineral build-up and corrosion.