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  1. acetylsalicylic acid:


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acetylsalicylic acid:

acetylsalicylic acid [the ~] nom

  1. the acetylsalicylic acid
    – 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 1
    the aspirin; the Bayer; the Empirin; the St. Joseph; the acetylsalicylic acid
    – 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 1

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Related Definitions for "acetylsalicylic acid":

  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 platelets1

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