aspirin

aspirin definition - medical

as·pi·rin (ăsˈpər-ĭn, -prĭn)

noun
A white, crystalline compound derived from salicylic acid and commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It is also used as an antiplatelet agent. Also called acetylsalicylic acid.

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