valproic acid
noun
val·pro·ic acid
val-ˌprō-ik- 
: a valeric-acid derivative C8H16O2 used as an anticonvulsant often in the form of its sodium salt C8H15NaO2 see depakene sodium valproate
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“Valproic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/valproic%20acid. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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