Definition of Aspirin

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, Bayer, Empirin, 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

Definition of Aspirin

1. n. A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in the intestines.

Definition of Aspirin

1. Noun. (uncountable pharmaceutical drug) An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid. ¹

2. Noun. A tablet containing this substance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aspirin

1. a pain reliever [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aspirin

1. A potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase whic blocks the sysnthesis of prostaglandins from arachadonic acid. It is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, analgesic, antipyretic. Synonym: acetyl salicylate. (18 Nov 2007)

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