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Definition of asprin

"asprin" is probably misspelled. Trying aspirin instead Definition of aspirin

1. aspirin [ 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

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(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

He sat for_a_while with his hands on his knees , watching the bend of her back as she gathered_up her things - a comb , a bottle of aspirin - to take upstairs and pack .

Synonyms aspirin Empirin Bayer acetylsalicylic_acid Related Terms analgesic salicylate aspirin_powder enteric-coated_aspirin buffered_aspirin salicylic_acid trade_name

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