| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| dopa | (noun) amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain | Synonyms: dihydroxyphenylalanine |
| levodopa | (noun) the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease | Synonyms: Bendopa, Brocadopa, L-dopa, Larodopa |
| methyldopa | (noun) antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure | Synonyms: Aldomet, alpha methyl dopa |