methyldopa

English

/ˌmiː.θʌɪlˈdəʊ.pə/, /ˌmɛθ.əlˈdoʊ.pə/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.

Etymology

Affix from English methyl + English dopa.

Origin

English

dopa

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