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valproic acid

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val⋅pro⋅ic ac⋅id

[val-proh-ik]
–noun Pharmacology.
a carboxylic acid, C8H16O2, used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.

Origin:
1970–75; val(eric) + pro(pyl) + -ic
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Main Entry: val·pro·ic acid
Pronunciation: val-"prO-ik-
Function: noun
: a valeric-acid derivative C8H16O2used as an anticonvulsant especially in the form of its sodium salt —see DEPAKENE; SODIUM VALPROATE
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valproic acid val·pro·ic acid (vāl-prō'ĭk)
n.
An anticonvulsive drug used to treat seizure disorders.

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