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English
Etymology
Blend of bisphosphonate + phossy jaw.
Noun
bisphossy jaw (uncountable)
- (pathology) A side-effect and disease caused by the consumption of bisphosphonate-based medications, resulting in the death of the jawbone, and other rapidly regenerating bone tissues.
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