# methyldopa

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmiː.θʌɪlˈdəʊ.pə/

## Definitions
1. The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.

## Etymology
From methyl + dopa.

## Source
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