Wiktionary
alendronate
n. 1 (context organic chemistry English) Any salt or ester of alendronic acid 2 (context medicine English) The sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis
WordNet
alendronate
n. a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause [syn: Fosamax]