aspirine

Definitions of aspirine
  1. noun
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
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    type of:
    analgésique, cachet, calmant
    a medicine used to relieve pain
  2. noun
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
    synonyms: panacée, préparation
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    types:
    élixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
    type of:
    médicament, remède
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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