valproic acid

val·pro·ic ac·id

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Definitions of valproic acid words

noun valproic acid a carboxylic acid, C 8 H 16 O 2 , used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal. 1
noun valproic acid synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive 0
noun valproic acid a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C7H15COOH 0
noun valproic acid (organic chemistry, medicine) The aliphatic carboxylic acid 2-propylpentanoic acid that is used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy etc. 0

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

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

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