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methyldopa

noun

antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure

• Syn: ↑alpha methyl dopa, ↑Aldomet

• Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Aldomet)

• Hypernyms: ↑antihypertensive, ↑antihypertensive drug

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Etymology: methyl + dopa

: a drug C₁₀H₁₃NO₄ used to lower blood pressure

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/meth'euhl doh"peuh/, n. Pharm.

a white powder, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, used in the treatment of hypertension.

[1950-55; METHYL- + DOPA]

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methyldōˈpa noun

An antihypertensive drug (C₁₀H₁₃NO₄)

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Main Entry: ↑methyl

Useful english dictionary. 2012.