Meaning & Definition of Aspirin in English
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Aspirin
/æsprɪn/
noun
1. 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
synonym:
- aspirin,
- acetylsalicylic acid,
- Bayer,
- Empirin,
- St. Joseph
Examples of using
Do you have any aspirin?
Do you by any chance have some aspirin?
My doctor told me to quit taking aspirin.