antifracture

adj

Etymology

From anti- + fracture.

  1. derived from *bʰreg-
  2. derived from frāctūra
  3. derived from fracture
  4. inherited from fracture
  5. prefixed as antifracture — “anti + fracture

Definitions

  1. Inhibiting fractures.

    • It is reported that long-term use of bisphosphonates contributes to persistent antifracture and bone mineral density (BMD) increasing effects for 3–5 years after an initial 3–5 years of treatment.

The neighborhood

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