pamidronic acid

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What does pamidronic acid mean?

(3-amino-1-hydroxy-1-phosphono-)phosphonic acid—a bisphosphonate drug to inhibit bone loss.

Where does pamidronic acid come from?

From p(ropylidene) + ami(no-) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

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