denosumab
noun
den·o·su·mab
ˌden-ˈō-sə-ˌmab 
: a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the formation and activity of osteoclasts to reduce bone resorption and increase bone mass and that is administered by subcutaneous injection chiefly to treat osteoporosis and reduce bone loss associated with some cancer treatments
Note: Denosumab is marketed under the trademarks Prolia and Xgeva.
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“Denosumab.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/denosumab. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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