HealthAugust 4, 2026

osteonecrosis

os-tee-oh-neh-KROH-sis

Definition

A serious medical condition involving the death of bone tissue, specifically mentioned in this context as a potential adverse reaction associated with cabozantinib treatment.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'osteon' (bone) and 'nekrosis' (state of death), combining to describe the death of bone cells due to interrupted blood supply or other damage.

In the news

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is listed as one of the significant safety warnings for patients taking cabozantinib, highlighting the need for clinical vigilance.

FDA Grants Tentative Approval to New Cabozantinib Capsule Formulation

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