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

Or, try scrubbing out the stain with aspirin or baking soda. — Jolie Kerr, Teen Vogue, "How To Get Period Stains Out: 10 Ways to Remove Blood from Fabric," 17 July 2018 But this treatment also requires that patients take a daily dose of aspirin. — Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, "Her doctor said she had the flu. It took years to find the real, and strange, illness.," 23 June 2018 In addition to the cholesterol medicine, Mr. Trump takes small doses of aspirin for heart health and a small dose of Propecia, a medicine to treat male-pattern baldness. — Michael D. Shear And Lawrence K. Altman, M.d., New York Times, "Doctor Declares Trump’s Health Excellent, With Perfect Score on Cognitive Test," 16 Jan. 2018 But 37 percent also took other NSAIDs like aspirin or naproxens like Aleve. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, "Americans are abusing over-the-counter drugs as well as opioids, study shows," 9 Feb. 2018 In Settle's case, her doctors instructed her to take anti-seizure medication and children's aspirin and to stay hydrated in order to facilitate her blood flow. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "'Greatest Showman' Star Keala Settle Reveals She Was Diagnosed With Moyamoya Disease," 28 Nov. 2018 Applying a paste made of aspirin immediately removes excess oil and dead skin. — Leah Prinzivalli, Glamour, "How to Get Rid of a Pimple Fast: 12 Dos & Don'ts of Fighting Acne," 17 Jan. 2019 For instance, treatment for a fever or headache might include over-the-counter pain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, and acetaminophen, Dr. Otsu says. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "8 Bronchitis Symptoms Everyone Should Know," 28 Dec. 2018 Even aspirin, which costs a little over a dollar for a month’s supply, can reduce the risk of heart attack in people who have already had one and increase survival rates if taken right after a heart attack. — Abigail Higgins, Vox, "Heart disease used to be an ailment of the rich. But it’s now striking the world’s poor.," 15 Oct. 2018

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