- valproic
- val·pro·ic
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valproic
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valproic — adjective Of or pertaining to valproic acid or its derivatives … Wiktionary
Valproic acid — Systematic (IUPAC) name 2 propylpentanoic … Wikipedia
valproic — … Useful english dictionary
valproic acid — /val proh ik/, Pharm. a carboxylic acid, C8H16O2, used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal. [1970 75; VAL(ERIC) + PRO(PYL) + IC] * * * … Universalium
valproic acid — noun The aliphatic carboxylic acid 2 propylpentanoic acid that is used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy etc … Wiktionary
valproic acid — An anticonvulsant used to treat seizure disorders; also used as the sodium salt, valproate sodium. * * * val·pro·ic acid val .prō ik n a valeric acid derivative C8H16O2 used as an anticonvulsant often in the form of its sodium salt C8H15NaO2 see … Medical dictionary
valproic acid — [val prəʊɪk] noun Chemistry a synthetic crystalline compound used in the treatment of epilepsy. Origin 1970s: from val(eric) (see valeric acid) + pro(pyl) + ic … English new terms dictionary
valproic acid — A drug used to treat epileptic seizures and bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine headaches. It is also being studied in the treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. It is a type of anticonvulsant, antimaniacal, and migraine headache prophylactic … English dictionary of cancer terms
valproic acid — noun anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures • Syn: ↑Depokene • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Depokene) • Hypernyms: ↑anticonvulsant, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
VPA — valproic acid … Medical dictionary
