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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-vuh-doh-puh]
- /ˌli vəˈdoʊ pə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lee-vuh-doh-puh]
- /ˌli vəˈdoʊ pə/
Definitions of levodopa word
- noun levodopa a synthetic substance, C 9 H 11 NO 4 , that is converted in the brain to dopamine: used chiefly in the treatment of parkinsonism. 1
- noun levodopa A naturally-occurring amino acid found in food, converted into dopamine in the brain and body, and administered clinically in the management of Parkinson's disease and dopa-responsive dystonia. 1
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Origin of levodopa
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; levo- + dopa
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Parts of speech for Levodopa
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levodopa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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