English Explanatory Dictionary

valproic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.

Pronunciation

/vælˌpɹəʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ /vælˌpɹoʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word forms

valproic acid

Etymology

From valeric acid + propyl.

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