pamidronate

Questions

What does pamidronate mean?

The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of pamidronic acid. Used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.

Where does pamidronate come from?

From pamidronic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

How to pronounce pamidronate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pamidronate”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pamidronate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pamidronate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.