 acetylsalicylic_acid |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,medicine,pharmacology) 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 | |
| Related terms: | analgesic salicylate aspirin_powder enteric-coated_aspirin buffered_aspirin salicylic_acid trade_name | |
