A drug used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood) and cancer that has spread to the bone (bone metastases). It may decrease pain, the risk of fractures, and the development of new bone metastases.
( kloh-DROH-nayt )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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