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aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈa-sp(ə-)rən
plural aspirin or aspirins
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Examples of aspirin in a Sentence
Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
Recent Examples on the Web
Women’s sanitary products had become difficult to find, along with medicines like antibiotics and even aspirin.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
Medications Blood thinners like aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products (NSAIDs) must be stopped one week before surgery to minimize bleeding.
—Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
It’s not known yet how aspirin might decrease liver fat or scarring.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024
Previous long-term studies by the Cancer Society solidified the link between smoking and lung cancer, tied obesity to a variety of health problems and showed that regular aspirin use can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
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“Aspirin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
1
: a white drug used as a remedy for pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Medical Definition
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
plural aspirin or aspirins
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
More from Merriam-Webster on aspirin
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