Calcium gluconate
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| Calcium gluconate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Calcium gluconate |
| Short definition | Calcium gluconate - (pronounced) (KAL-see-um GLOO-koh-nayt) The mineral calcium combines with a form of the sugar glucose. It is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Calcium gluconate - (pronounced) (KAL-see-um GLOO-koh-nayt) The mineral calcium combines with a form of the sugar glucose. It is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density). It is also being studied in the treatment of bone loss and nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. It's a kind of dietary supplement
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