Meaning of ASPIRIN
| Pronunciation: | | 'aspurin
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[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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ASPIRIN is a 7 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin |
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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 | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \As"pi*rin\, n. (Pharm.)
A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid
used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in
the intestines.
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| Computing Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A freeware language from mitre corporation for the description of neural networks. A compiler, bpmake, is included. Aspirin is designed for use with the migraines interface. Version: 6.0, as of 1995-03-08. . |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in cancer prevention. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An odorless, white, slightly bitter drug used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation and sometimes to prevent blood clotting. Some people cannot tolerate it because it can cause stomach bleeding, however. It is soluble in both water and alcohol and melts at 132 - 136 C°. |
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