enteric-coated aspirin

Definitions of enteric-coated aspirin
  1. noun
    aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines
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    Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph, acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin
    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
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