antifracture

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

anti- +‎ fracture

Adjective[edit]

antifracture (not comparable)

  1. Inhibiting fractures.
    • 2015 October 8, “Bisphosphonate Use and Risk of Implant Revision after Total Hip/Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies”, in PLOS ONE‎[1], →DOI:
      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.
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