aspirin

noun

as·pi·rin | \ˈas-p(ə-)rən

plural aspirin or aspirins

Definition of aspirin

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

Certainly, there are circumstances where there is legitimate need for pain medication beyond an aspirin or Tylenol. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "Best to prevent opioids: Letters," 17 May 2018 Pain relievers include over-the-counter options like aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen, along with drugs that are specifically made to treat migraines. — Korin Miller, SELF, "How to Tell if Vestibular Migraines Are Why You Get Dizzy So Often," 12 July 2018 Right now, doctors can consult a calculator found online or in electronic health records to decide whether patients might benefit from aspirin, statins, or blood pressure medications. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, "New risk calculator could change the aspirin, statins, and blood pressure medications some people take," 4 June 2018 Frequent cancer screening and preventative surgery may help in reducing the risk of developing cancer for those with Lynch syndrome, and taking a daily dose of aspirin has been shown to help. — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, "Son Fulfills Dying Mom’s Wish By Having His High School Graduation in the Hospital," 11 May 2018 Those include aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, which could increase risk of bleeding. — Larry Barszewski, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mosquitoes that carry Zika could bring deadlier yellow fever this year," 5 May 2018 The caffeine-aspirin concoction kicks in about 15 minutes later. — The Editors Of Gq, GQ, "How to Cure a Hangover: A Drinker’s Guide to Surviving the Morning After," 29 June 2018 The exceptions are aspirin and the antibiotic tetracycline, which can deteriorate soon after expiration dates. — Linda A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Pill expiration dates can have wiggle room if stored right," 4 May 2018 For example, taking vitamin E or fish oil along with medications that thin the blood (such as Coumadin or aspirin) could lead to persistent bleeding, bruising or even stroke. — Stacey Colino, Woman's Day, "5 Ways to Discover the Perfect Vitamin for You," 4 Aug. 2015

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