alpha methyl dopa

/ˌælfə ˌmɛθəl ˌdoʊpə/
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Definitions of alpha methyl dopa
  1. noun
    antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
    synonyms: Aldomet, methyldopa
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    type of:
    antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
    a drug that reduces high blood pressure
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