(organic chemistry) An organic acid capable of chelating metal cations.

A particular antiallergic drug.

A chemical compound with chemical formula C₁₈H₁₈O₂.

(organic chemistry) A gluconic acid derived from deoxyglucose

(pharmacology) The phosphonic acid (1-hydroxy-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid which inhibits the formation, growth, and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals and is administered orally in the treatment of some bone diseases (such as Paget's disease of bone).

(organic chemistry) A drug, p-[(alpha-ethoxy-p-phenylphenacyl)amino]-benzoic acid, with antiviral activity.

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate C₇H₁₁NO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Trade names include Actonel, Atelvia, and possibly others.

Alternative spelling of acidproof

(biochemistry) A basic amino acid, a precursor to fumarate in the citric acid cycle.

An old-fashioned boiled sweet containing citric acid.