l dopa

/ɛlˈdoʊpə/
noun
  1. A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, which helps increase dopamine levels in the brain.
    • The doctor prescribed l-dopa to help control the patient's tremors.
    • L-dopa can cause side effects like nausea and dizziness.
    • Many people with Parkinson's disease take l-dopa to improve their movement.
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