aspirin

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A tablet containing this substance
An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin®, or acetylsalicylic acid , (acetosal) is a salicylate drug often used as an analgesic (to relieve minor aches and pains), antipyretic (to reduce fever), and as an anti-inflammatory. It also has an antiplatelet ("blood-thinning") effect and is used in long-term, low doses to prevent heart attacks and blood clot formation in people at high risk for developing blood clots
{i} ® brand name of acetylsalicylic acid as introduced by Bayer AG in 1899 to the market
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
A medication that decreases platelet funtion
n A drug used in the treatment of arthritis, commonly found in a container with a childproof cap
{i} acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, drug that has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, medication used to relieve pain; aspirin pill, pill that contains aspirin
Can reduce soreness after a hard workout, or lower your risk of heart disease Can also reduce your risk for throat or stomach cancer
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASP); aspirin and other products containing ASP should not be used by people with bleeding disorders since ASA slows the clotting process
A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in the intestines
-Acetylsalicylic acid Long used to treat pain, fevers, and inflammation, aspirin is also known to prevent platelets from clumping in the process of blood clot formation As a result, studies have shown that small, regular doses of aspirin may help prevent heart attacks in: 1) people who have ischemic heart disease, 2) people who are recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and 3) people who have no symptoms but are at high risk Aspirin is also used to prevent strokes and TIAs is people who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease
Aspirin is a mild drug which reduces pain and fever. aspirin aspirins a medicine that reduces pain, inflammation, and fever. Common name of acetylsalicylic acid, an organic compound introduced in 1899. The ester of salicylic acid and acetic acid, it inhibits production of prostaglandins in the body. Its analgesic, fever-reducing, and anti-inflammatory effects make it useful in treating headaches, muscle and joint aches, arthritis pain, and the symptoms of mild fevers and infections. It also has anticoagulant activity and is taken in low doses by coronary heart disease patients to prevent heart attack. Prolonged use may cause stomach bleeding and peptic ulcer, and its use in children with fever has been linked to Reye syndrome. See also acetaminophen; ibuprofen; NSAID
aspirin powder
a powdered form of aspirin
I need aspirin
Indicates that the speaker needs aspirin
I'm allergic to aspirin
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin
aspirins
plural of aspirin
buffered aspirin
aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
enteric-coated aspirin
aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines
aspirin

    Hyphenation

    as·pi·rin

    Turkish pronunciation

    äsprîn

    Pronunciation

    /ˈasprən/ /ˈæsprɪn/

    Etymology

    () 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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