acetylsalicylic acid

/əˌˈsidlˈsæləˌˈsɪlɪk ˌæsəd/

Definitions of acetylsalicylic acid

1. 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
   synonyms: Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph, aspirin

   types:

   aspirin powder, headache powder

   a powdered form of aspirin

   Bufferin, buffered aspirin

   aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)

   enteric-coated aspirin

   aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines

   type of:

   analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller

   a medicine used to relieve pain

   salicylate

   a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)