# valproic acid

> English word · Noun · IPA /vælˌpɹəʊ.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

## Definitions
1. A synthetic crystalline compound with anticonvulsant properties, used (generally as salts) in the treatment of epilepsy.

## Etymology
From valeric acid + propyl.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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