About The Word Aspirin
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Aspirin
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What's The Definition Of Aspirin?
[n] the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aspirin: acetylsalicylic acid | Bayer | Empirin Related Terms | Find terms related to Aspirin: See Also | 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | analgesic | anodyne | aspirin powder | buffered aspirin | Bufferin | enteric-coated aspirin | headache powder | pain pill | painkiller | salicylate | salicylic acid Aspirin In Webster's Dictionary \As"pi*rin\, n. (Pharm.)
A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid
used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in
the intestines.
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