bisphosphonate

Noun

 * 1)  Any of a class of organic compounds having two phosphate groups attached to a single carbon atom.
 * 2)  Any of several pharmaceuticals having this structure; they are inhibitors of bone, used to treat several diseases including  and.

Usage notes
Do not confuse a bisphosphonate with a, nor a with a.

Translations

 * Finnish: difosfonaatti