as·pi·rin /ˈæsp(ə)rən/
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 as·pi·rin /ˈæsp(ə)rən/ 名詞



 As·pi·rin n. Pharm. A white crystalline compound, acetyl salicylic acid (CH3.CO.O.C6H4.CO.OH) widely used as a drug for relief of pain and alleviation of fever.  It has analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory properties, and is one of a class of agents called non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  The name was originally a trade name, but has become the preferred name for the substance.  It is actually a prodrug, liberating salicylic acid, the ultimate pharmacologically active agent, in the intestines. It is more effective when taken orally than is salicylic acid, because it dissolves more readily.
 Syn: -- 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid

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 aspirin
      n : the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an
          analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and
          Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an
          antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning
          platelets [syn: acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin]