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l-dopa

 

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Noun l-dopa has 1 sense
  1. L-dopa, levodopa, Bendopa, Brocadopa, Larodopa - the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease
    --1 is a kind of dopa, dihydroxyphenylalanine

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L-Dopa

Definition: L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is a medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A drug that converts into dopamine in the brain and is used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.
  2. Noun: The amino acid precursor of dopamine.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The doctor prescribed L-Dopa to manage the patient's Parkinson's symptoms.
  2. L-Dopa is often administered alongside other medications for better efficacy.
  3. The levels of L-Dopa in the patient's system were carefully monitored.
  4. The administration of L-Dopa led to a significant improvement in the patient's motor skills.
  5. The body converts L-Dopa into dopamine to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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