diff --git a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
index 312a365fb7..56552b12c5 100644
--- a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
+++ b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
@@ -2086,9 +2086,12 @@ (define-public python-canopen
     (propagated-inputs (list python-can))
     (home-page "https://github.com/christiansandberg/canopen")
     (synopsis "CANopen stack implementation")
-    (description "A Python implementation of the CANopen standard.  The aim of
-the project is to support the most common parts of the CiA 301 standard in a
-simple Pythonic interface.  It is mainly targeted for testing and automation
+    (description
+     "This package provides a Python implementation of the
+@uref{https://www.can-cia.org/canopen/,CANopen standard} for
+@acronym{CAN, controller-area networks}.  The aim of the project is to
+support the most common parts of the CiA 301 standard in a simple
+Pythonic interface.  It is mainly targeted for testing and automation
 tasks rather than a standard compliant master implementation.")
     (license license:expat)))