Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun acetylsalicylic_acid

1 sense of acetylsalicylic acid

Sense 1
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph -- (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)
       => salicylate -- (a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs))
       => analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)