acetylsalicylic acid
n 1: 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 [syn: {aspirin}, {acetylsalicylic acid}, {Bayer},
{Empirin}, {St. Joseph}]