METHYLDOPA

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure

Synonyms:

Aldomet; alpha methyl dopa; methyldopa

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("methyldopa" is a kind of...):

antihypertensive; antihypertensive drug (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)

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