valproic acid
A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used in the treatment…A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.
UK/vælˌpɹəʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/US/vælˌpɹoʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.
More definitions
- anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures
Origin
From valeric acid + propyl.From valeric acid + propyl.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures:Depokene
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable