Aspirin — synonyms, definition

1. aspirin (Noun)

Bayer Empirin St. Joseph acetylsalicylic acid

aspirin (Noun) — 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.

analgesic anodyne pain pill painkiller salicylate Bufferin aspirin powder buffered aspirin enteric-coated aspirin headache powder 2-hydroxybenzoic acid salicylic acid