Definition of Aspirin

Noun: aspirin  as-p(u-)rin

1. 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
   - acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph

See also:
aspires
aspiring

Anagrams containing the word aspirin

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