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aspirin

/'æspərɪn/

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noun
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
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acetylsalicylic acid bayer empirin st. joseph

type of:
salicylate analgesic anodyne pain pill painkiller

Definition that contains aspirin

enteric-coated aspirin aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines
buffered aspirin aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
bufferin aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)