methyldopa

n. a drug used for treating hypertension. It acts as an agonist at alpha-adrenergic receptors in brainstem centers that control the vascular system. When stimulated by methyldopa, these receptors, which act via an inhibitory feedback mechanism, slow the release of catecholamines from central neurons involved in the regulation of blood pressure. U.S. trade name: Aldomet.

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November 21st 2024

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.