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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