valproic acid

noun Pharmacology.

1. a carboxylic acid, C8H16O2, used for its antiepileptic properties in the treatment of various seizures including petit mal.

noun

1. a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C 7 H 15 COOH

n.

1. An anticonvulsive drug used to treat seizure disorders.