valproic acid

/vælˌproʊɪk ˈæsəd/
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Definitions of valproic acid
  1. noun
    anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures
    synonyms: Depokene
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    type of:
    anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug
    a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
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