Aspirin definition
A white, crystalline compound, C9 H8 O4 , derived from salicylic acid and commonly used in tablet form to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It is also used as an antiplatelet agent.
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A tablet of aspirin.
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A white, crystalline powder, acetylsalicylic acid, CH3COOC6H4COOH, used as an anti-inflammatory drug and for reducing fever, relieving headaches, etc.
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A tablet of this powder.
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A white, crystalline compound, C9 H8 O4 , derived from salicylic acid and commonly used in tablet form to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It is also used as an antiplatelet agent.
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A tablet of aspirin.
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A white crystalline compound derived from salicylic acid and used in medicine to relieve fever and pain and as an anticoagulant. Also called acetylsalicylic acid. Chemical formula: C9H8O4.
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aspirin
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aspirinsOrigin of aspirin
- Originally a trademark
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the German trademark Aspirin, from Acetylirte Spirsäure (“acetylated spiræic acid”). The trade name Aspirin is a registered trademark in some countries, but has entered the English language in generic usage.
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