Meanings
nounmedronic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineThe smallest of the bisphosphonates, usually used in a radiolabeled form as a radiotracer in medical imaging.
Origin
From me(thylene) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.
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medronic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/medronic%20acid
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Chicago
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