valproic acid
nounUK /vælˌpɹəʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ · US /vælˌpɹoʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
Etymology From valeric acid + propyl.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.
- Coordinate terms
- valproate