noun
- an amino acid that is a precursor to dopamine and is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- The doctor prescribed dopa to help manage the patient’s Parkinson’s symptoms.
- Dopa is converted to dopamine in the brain.
- Research shows that dopa can improve motor function in some patients.
- The medication contains dopa as its active ingredient.
- Scientists study how dopa affects neurotransmitter production.
- Dopa therapy has been used for decades to treat movement disorders.