-dronic

English

Etymology

From etidronic acid, itself from et(hyl) +‎ (h)ydr(oxy-) +‎ (di-) +‎ (phosph)onic.

Suffix

-dronic

1. (pharmacology, organic chemistry) describes derivatives of etidronic acid, used as calcium metabolism regulators

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -dronic

Related terms

• -dronate