dopa

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdəʊpə/

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a compound which 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