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Detailed Synonyms for acetylsalicylic acid in English
acetylsalicylic acid:
acetylsalicylic acid [the ~] noun
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the acetylsalicylic acid
– 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 1the aspirin; the Bayer; the Empirin; the St. Joseph; the acetylsalicylic acid– 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 1