/ˌmɛθɪlˈdoʊpə/ (METH-i-loh-pah)

Definitions

1. noun

A medication used to treat high blood pressure, works by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the brain.

“She was prescribed methyldopa to manage her hypertension.”

2. chemical

A compound used in the treatment of hypertension, classified as an antihypertensive agent.

“Methyldopa is a centrally acting antihypertensive that is used to treat hypertension in patients.”