First Known Use: 1899
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aspirin
noun as·pi·rin \ˈas-p(ə-)rən\
: a medicine that reduces pain and fever
plural aspirin or aspirins
Full Definition of ASPIRIN
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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Origin of ASPIRIN
International Scientific Vocabulary, from acetyl + spiraeic acid (former name of salicylic acid), from New Latin Spiraea, genus of shrubs — more at spirea
ASPIRIN Defined for Kids
aspirin
noun as·pi·rin \ˈa-sprən, ˈa-spə-rən\
Definition of ASPIRIN for Kids
: a white drug used to relieve pain and fever
Medical Dictionary
aspirin
noun as·pi·rin \ˈas-p(ə-)rən\
plural aspirin or aspirins
Medical Definition of ASPIRIN
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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