valproic-acid
ɪk noun Pharmacology.
a carboxylic acid, C 8 H 16 O 2 , used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.
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| a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C7H15COOH | |
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| val'proate | |
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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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