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Definition of Empirin
1. 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.
Exact synonyms: Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, Bayer, St. Joseph
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller, Salicylate
Specialized synonyms: Aspirin Powder, Headache Powder, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Enteric-coated Aspirin
Terms within: 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Language type: Trade Name, Trademark, Trade Name, Trademark, Trade Name, Trademark
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller, Salicylate
Specialized synonyms: Aspirin Powder, Headache Powder, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Enteric-coated Aspirin
Terms within: 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Language type: Trade Name, Trademark, Trade Name, Trademark, Trade Name, Trademark
Lexicographical Neighbors of Empirin
Literary usage of Empirin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Physiology and Pathology of Mind by Henry Maudsley (1868)
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2. Drugs of Abuseedited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1997)
"... and Analogs Other Hallucinogens Anabolic Steroids Diacetylmorphine, Horse,
Smack Duramorph, MS-Contin, Roxanol, Oramorph SR Tylenol w/Codeine. Empirin ..."
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