Meanings
nounvalproic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounanticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures
Similar
Depokene
Broader
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Origin
Translations
Finnish valproiinihappo
- valproiinihappodrug
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APA
valproic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valproic%20acid
MLA
“valproic acid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valproic%20acid. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “valproic acid,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valproic%20acid.
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