L-dopa (Noun)
Meaning
The levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed L-dopa to help manage the patient's Parkinson's disease symptoms.
- L-dopa is a precursor to neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which are depleted in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- The patient's motor function improved significantly after starting treatment with L-dopa.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of L-dopa on motor control in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- The medication, L-dopa, is often used in combination with other drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.