English Explanatory Dictionary

entacapone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug C₁₄H₁₅N₃O₅ that inhibits the breakdown of ʟ-dopa and is used in conjunction with ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the trademark Comtan and when used in conjunction with carbidopa and L-dopa, under the trademark Stalevo.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈtæk.əˌpoʊn/

Word forms

entacapone

Etymology

Probably from German ent(gegen) (“E-configuration”) + -a- + -capone (“catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor”).

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