Meaning
The amino acid dihydroxyphenylalanine that is generated in the liver from tyrosine and then converted into dopamine in the brain.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Shortened from dihydroxyphenylalanine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dihydroxyphenylalanine
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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