L-dopa

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L-dopa (levodopa) Naturally occurring amino acid used to relieve some symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It sometimes suppresses the trembling, unsteadiness, and slowness of movement that characterize the condition.

L-dopa

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L-dopa See dopa.

L-dopa

views updated May 17 2018

L-dopa n. see levodopa.

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