entacapone
English
/ɛnˈtæk.əˌpoʊn/
noun
Definitions
- (pharmaceutical drug) A drug C 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.
Etymology
Affix from German entgegen (E-configuration) + English tolcapone.
Origin
English
tolcapone