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Definition of Salicylates
1. salicylate [n] - See also: salicylate
Medical Definition of Salicylates
1. The salts, esters of salicylic acids, or salicylate esters of an organic acid. Some of these have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. (12 Dec 1998)