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Synonyms for aspirin

Noun

1. aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, salicylate, analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill
usage: 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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