Definition

A medication used to treat high blood pressure.

Example

The doctor prescribed methyldopa to help manage my hypertension.

Conversation

Have you heard about methyldopa?

Yeah, isn't it used to treat high blood pressure?

Exactly! I read it can help a lot of people manage their condition.

For sure, it's interesting how medication can make such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Methyldopa is formed from "methyl" (from Greek "mēthylē", meaning a radical derived from methane) and "dopa" (from the amino acid "dihydroxyphenylalanine"). The word refers to a compound that includes a methyl group and is related to the amino acid dopa, used in medical treatments for hypertension.

Memory Tip

Think of 'methyl' as a part derived from methane and 'dopa' as an amino acid — together, they form a compound used to treat high blood pressure.

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