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pamidronate

Definition / meaning of pamidronate

A drug that is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) and cancer that has spread to the bones. It belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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