laevodihydroxyphenylalanine

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What does laevodihydroxyphenylalanine mean?

L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, a biosynthetic compound used as a drug in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dystonia.

Where does laevodihydroxyphenylalanine come from?

From laevo- + dihydroxyphenylalanine.

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