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dopa noun, biochem an amino acid derivative that plays an important role in the production of adrenalin and noradrenalin, and of the neurotransmitter dopamine, especially L-dopa which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
ETYMOLOGY: Early 20c: from dihydroxyphenylalanine the chemical name for the compound.
L1 or l noun (Ls, L's or l's) 1 the twelfth letter of the English alphabet. 2 a the shape of an L • arranged the sofas in an L; b a building that has had an extension added perpendicular to the original so that the whole thing then forms the shape of an L. 3 the speech sound represented by this letter.
L2 abbreviation 1 lake. 2 learner driver. 3 Liberal. 4 licentiate. 5 lira or lire.
L3 symbol the Roman numeral for 50.
l abbreviation 1 left. 2 length. 3 line. 4 lira or lire. 5 litre.
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