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acetylsalicylic acid

ace·tyl·sa·licylicacid

uncommon

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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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