Associations to the word «Aspirin»

Wiktionary

ASPIRIN, noun. (uncountable) (pharmaceutical drug) An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid.
ASPIRIN, noun. (countable) A tablet containing this substance.

Dictionary definition

ASPIRIN, 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.

Wise words

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