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aspirin meaning and definition
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Definition of aspirin (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph
Source: Princeton University Wordnet