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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.
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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.
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
It’s not known yet how aspirin might decrease liver fat or scarring.
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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.
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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 15 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
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