aspirin
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->
Letter A
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aspirin Definition
(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
aspirin Synonyms
acetylsalicylic acid
aspirin
Bayer
Empirin
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