L-dopa

[ el-doh-puh ]
/ ˌɛlˈdoʊ pə /

noun

Pharmacology. levodopa.

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British Dictionary definitions for l-dopa

L-dopa
/ (ɛlˈdəʊpə) /

noun

a substance occurring naturally in the body and used to treat Parkinson's disease. Formula: C 9 H 11 NO 4Also called: levodopa

Word Origin for L-dopa

C20: from L-d (ihydr) o (xy) p (henyl) a (lanine)
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Medical definitions for l-dopa

L-dopa
[ ĕl′dō′pə ]

n.

The levorotatory form of dopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease.levodopa
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Scientific definitions for l-dopa

L-dopa
[ ĕl-dō′pə ]

An amino acid that is the metabolic precursor of dopamine, is converted in the brain to dopamine, and is used in synthetic form to treat Parkinson's disease. Chemical formula: C9H11NO4.
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