fluorodopa

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What does fluorodopa mean?

A fluorinated form of L-DOPA primarily synthesized as its fluorine-18 isotopologue for use as a radiotracer in positron emission tomography.

Where does fluorodopa come from?

From fluoro- + dopa.

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