Hydroxydopamine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroxydopamine is a noun meaning Any hydroxy derivative of dopamine, but especially 6-hydroxydopamine that is used experimentally to induce Parkinson's disease in animals.
Meaning
Any hydroxy derivative of dopamine, but especially 6-hydroxydopamine that is used experimentally to induce Parkinson's disease in animals.
Word Forms
- hydroxydopamines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dopamine, polydopamine, dopa, hydroxyphenethylamine, dopaminochrome, dialkylhydroxylamine.
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