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Clodronic Acid

Medical Definition: A diphosphonate which affects calcium metabolism. It inhibits bone resorption and soft tissue calcification.
Also Called: Bonefos,Clodronate,Clodronate Sodium,Dichloromethanediphosphonate,Dichloromethylene Biphosphonate,Dichloromethylene Diphosphonate,Dichloromethylenebisphosphonate
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 10596-23-3
Previously Indexed: Organophosphorus Compounds (1972-1976),Phosphonic Acids (1966-1976)

Clodronic Acid Medical Definitions and Terms

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