dopa
Syllabification: (do·pa)
Pronunciation: /ˈdōpə/
Definition of dopa
noun
Biochemistry- a compound that is present in nervous tissue as a precursor of dopamine, used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. See also L-dopa.
- An amino acid; alternative name dihydroxyphenylalanine; chemical formula: C9H11NO4
Origin:
early 20th century: from German, acronym from the systematic name
