valproic acid

[ val-proh-ik ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. a carboxylic acid, C8H16O2, used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.

Origin of valproic acid

1
First recorded in 1970–75; val(eric) + pro(pyl) + -ic

Words Nearby valproic acid

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British Dictionary definitions for valproic acid

valproic acid

/ (vælˈprəʊɪk) /


noun
  1. a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C 7 H 15 COOH

Origin of valproic acid

1
C20: from val(erian) + pro(pyl) + -ic

Derived forms of valproic acid

  • valproate, noun

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