L-dopa

[ el-doh-puh ]
/ ˌɛlˈdoʊ pə /

noun

Pharmacology. levodopa.

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 4 Also called: levodopa

Word Origin for L-dopa

C20: from L-d ( ihydr) o ( xy) p ( henyl) a ( lanine)

Medical definitions for l-dopa

L-dopa
[ ĕl′dō′pə ]

n.

The levorotatory form of dopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease. levodopa

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.