English edit

Etymology edit

From [Term?] +‎ -dronic (calcium metabolism regulator) acid.

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Noun edit

ibandronic acid (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A bisphosphonate drug used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Coordinate terms edit

  • ibandronate (coordinate as a base versus an acid, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution)