a·len·dro·nate ( -l n dr-n t )n. A synthetic drug analogue of pyrophosphate that acts primarily on bone to inhibit its resorption and is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. [Probably a(mino) + (buty)l(id)en(e), a bivalent hydrocarbon radical (butyl + -id(e) + -ene) + (hy)dr(oxy) + (phosph)onate, chemical compound name (phosphon(ium) + -ate).] |
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| Noun | 1. |  alendronate - a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopausemedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
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