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
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Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
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Sometimes, too much functionality can be overkill, like taking a prescription painkiller for a minor headache when an aspirin or two would do the trick.
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Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The risk of preeclampsia may be reduced with the use of low-dose aspirin, says Dr. Chelliah.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
For example, someone with heart disease could take a single capsule that releases aspirin in the morning, beta blockers in the afternoon, and cholesterol medication at night.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The gene-environment interaction of colon cancer and aspirin is unusual.
—Arun Durvasula, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
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Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The risk of preeclampsia may be reduced with the use of low-dose aspirin, says Dr. Chelliah.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
For example, someone with heart disease could take a single capsule that releases aspirin in the morning, beta blockers in the afternoon, and cholesterol medication at night.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The gene-environment interaction of colon cancer and aspirin is unusual.
—Arun Durvasula, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aspirin
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“Aspirin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirin. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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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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