pyridinium


pyr·i·din·i·um

(pir'i-din'ē-ŭm), A breakdown product of bone collagen, excreted in urine, and assayed as a measure of osteoclast activity; increased in disease states such as Paget disease, primary hyperparathyroidism, and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

py·ri·din·i·um

(pir'i-din'ē-ŭm) A breakdown product of bone collagen, excreted in urine, and assayed as a measure of osteoclast activity; increased in disease states (e.g., Paget disease, primary hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis).