the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, empirin, st. joseph |
Type of | salicylate, analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller |
Has types | bufferin, enteric-coated aspirin, headache powder, aspirin powder, buffered aspirin |
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