Meaning of EMPIRIN
| Pronunciation: | | 'empurin
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| | Definition: | | [n] the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets |
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| | Synonyms: | | acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Bayer |
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| | See Also: | | 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, analgesic, anodyne, aspirin powder, buffered aspirin, Bufferin, enteric-coated aspirin, headache powder, pain pill, painkiller, salicylate, salicylic acid | |
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