benserazide
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Etymology
[edit]From ben(zene) + ser(ine) + (hydr)azide.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /bɛnˈsɪɹ.əˌzaɪd/
Noun
[edit]benserazide (uncountable)
- A peripherally-acting aromatic ʟ-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) or DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor, used in the management of Parkinson's disease.