Carbidopa
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkɑɹ.bɪˈdoʊ.pə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carbidopa is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₄·H₂O that inhibits decarboxylation of ʟ-dopa in tissues outside the brain and that is administered with ʟ-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase the amount of ʟ-dopa available for transport to the brain.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₄·H₂O that inhibits decarboxylation of ʟ-dopa in tissues outside the brain and that is administered with ʟ-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase the amount of ʟ-dopa available for transport to the brain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include levodopa, ciladopa, benserazide, droxidopa, cabergoline, dopatherapy.
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