BON
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001157
The necrosis (death) of bone tissue caused by treatment with a bisphosphonate (a drug or substance used to treat osteoporosis, bone pain caused by some types of cancer, and high blood calcium). It commonly occurs in the jaw bones. There may be pain, swelling and infection in the areas of necrosis. Also called bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001157 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The necrosis (death) of bone tissue caused by treatment with a bisphosphonate (a drug or substance used to treat osteoporosis, bone pain caused by some types of cancer, and high blood calcium). It commonly occurs in the jaw bones. There may be pain, swelling and infection in the areas of necrosis. Also called bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis.",
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"bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis"
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