valproic acid
[ val-proh-ik ]
/ vælˈproʊ ɪk /
noun Pharmacology.
a carboxylic acid, C8H16O2, used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.
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British Dictionary definitions for valproic acid
valproic acid
/ (vælˈprəʊɪk) /
noun
a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C 7 H 15 COOH
Derived forms of valproic acid
valproate, nounWord Origin for valproic acid
C20: from
val(erian) +
pro(pyl) +
-ic
Medical definitions for valproic acid
valproic acid
[ văl-prō′ĭk ]
n.
An anticonvulsive drug used to treat seizure disorders.