empirin

Nouns

  • (n) 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 acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Bayer, St. Joseph,

Synonyms

acetylsalicylic acid aspirin Bayer St. Joseph

Words of close approximity

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