methyldopa
The compound 3--2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agentThe compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.
UK/ˌmiː.θʌɪlˈdəʊ.pə/US/ˌmɛθ.əlˈdoʊ.pə/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.
More definitions
- antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
Origin
From methyl + dopa.From methyl + dopa.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure:alpha methyl dopaAldomet
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable