romosozumab

noun

ro·​mo·​so·​zu·​mab ˌrō-mō-ˈsō-zü-ˌmab How to pronounce romosozumab (audio)
: a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the activity of sclerostin to increase bone mass and reduce bone resorption and that is administered by subcutaneous injection to treat osteoporosis

Note: Romosozumab is marketed under the trademark Evenity.

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“Romosozumab.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/romosozumab. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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