acetylsalicylic acid

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

aspirin Bayer Empirin asa acid anodyne acetic acid analgesic sulfuric acid salicylic acid oxalic acid acetanilide carbonic acid citric acid benzoic acid
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Hypernyms

salicylate anodyne analgesic painkiller pain pill

Hyponyms

aspirin powder headache powder buffered aspirin Bufferin enteric-coated aspirin

Examples

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a carboxylic acid Cell membranes are generally impermeable to charged or large, polar molecules because of the lipophilic fatty acyl chains comprising their interior. Source: Internet

In addition to serving as an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicylic acid, it is probably best known for its use as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products. Source: Internet

Other medicines that do increase the risk include niacin and aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Source: Internet

The fire lasts from October 8 to October 10. * 1897 German chemist Felix Hoffmann discovers an improved way of synthesizing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

acetylsalicyclic acid acetylsalicylate acetylsalicylic acetylserotonin acetylspermidine acetylspermine