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n :  the levorotatory form of dopa that is obtained esp. from broad beans or prepared synthetically, stimulates the production of dopamine in the brain, and is used in treating Parkinson's disease - called also levodopa  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  LTP 
 
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