Definition of acetylsalicylic
"acetylsalicylic" is probably misspelled. Trying acetylsalicylic_acid instead Definition of acetylsalicylic_acid
1. acetylsalicylic_acid [ 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 aspirin Empirin Bayer acetylsalicylic_acid Related Terms analgesic salicylate aspirin_powder enteric-coated_aspirin buffered_aspirin salicylic_acid trade_name
