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noun

(1) 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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Etymology

From the trademark , from . The trade name Aspirin is a registered trademark in some countries, but has entered the English language in generic usage.

Noun

An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid.
A tablet containing this substance.