What is "zoledronic acid"

n. (context chemistry medicine English) A bisphosphonate, ''(1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid'', marketed under the trade names of ''Zometa'' and ''Aclasta'', used to prevent bone fractures and to treat hypercalcemia

Zoledronic acid ( INN) or zoledronate is a bisphosphonate drug given intravenously to treat some bone diseases. It is sold under many trade names worldwide.