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1. aspirin
   Type: Term Pronunciation: as′pi-rin Definitions: 1. A widely used analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory agent; also used as an antiplatelet agent. Although a generic in the U.S., aspirin remains a proprietary name in other countries. Synonyms: acetylsalicylic acid
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2. Aspirin
   A fair amount is known about the mechanism of action of acetylsalicilic acid and its nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory cousins They inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins, potent mediators of inflammation . Aspirin also has an inhibitory effect upon the release of PGE2 and F2 alpha from platelets, which quite nicely accounts for its anti-clotting activity. Aspirin inhibits local release of bradykinns, which decreases pain. Take a gander at 'Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics', by Booth and M…
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3. aspirin
   [n] - the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid
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4. Aspirin
   British equipment used for jamming German Knickebein radar
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5. Aspirin
   Often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. It has also an anticoagulant (blood thinning) effect and is used in long-term low-doses to prevent heart attacks.
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6. Aspirin
   in low doses helps to prevent blood clots and to reduce the viscosity of a patient's blood, thus making it flow better and thus reducing the need for higher blood pressure to pump it round the body see Antiplatelet. Both these decrease the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It is important to take th...
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7. Aspirin
   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to deal with mild or moderate pain.
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8. Aspirin
   Pain killer and anti-inflammatory drug. Also used as a type of blood thinner. Should not be taken regularly without the advice of a doctor or on an empty stomach.
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9. Aspirin
   Aspirin: A good example of a tradename that entered into the language, Aspirin was once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid. The first use of what became known as aspirin was by the Greek physician Hippocrates, who used powder extracted from the bark of a willow tree to treat pain and reduc...
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10. aspirin
    (= acetyl salicylate) An analgesic, antipyretic and antinflammatory drug. It is a potent cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor and blocks the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
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11. Aspirin
    As'pi·rin noun (Pharm.) A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in the intestines.
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12. aspirin
    <drug> Acetyl salicylate. An analgesic, antipyretic and antinflammatory drug. It is a potent cyclooxygenase inhibitor and blocks the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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13. aspirin
    acetylsalicylic acid noun 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 ant...
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14. Aspirin
    Australian Stock Price Riskless Indexed Notes. Zero-coupon four-year bonds repayable at face value plus the percentage increase by which the Australian stock index of all ordinaries (common stocks) rises above a predefined level during the given period.
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15. aspirin
    (as´pĭ-rin) acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used to relieve pain and reduce fever, and specifically prescribed for rheumatic and arthritic disorders. See salicylate for adverse reactions and poisoning. Aspirin should not be given to children who have viral infections, because this has ...
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16. Aspirin
    • (n.) A white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicylic acid used as a drug for the salicylic acid liberated from it in the intestines.
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17. aspirin
    derivative of salicylic acid that is a mild, nonnarcotic analgesic useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches. Aspirin is also ... [19 related articles]
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18. Aspirin
    C9H8O4 Molar mass: 180.15742
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19. Aspirin
    (language, tool) A freeware language from MITRE Corporation for the description of neural networks. A compiler, bpmake, is included. Aspirin is designed for use with the MIGRAINES interface. Version: 6.0, as of 1995-03-08. (ftp://ftp.cognet.ucla.edu/alexis/). (1995-03-08)
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20. aspirin
    aspirin, acetyl derivative of salicylic acid (see salicylate) that is used to lower fever, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and thin the blood. Common conditions treated with aspirin include headache, muscle and joint pain, and the inflammation caused by rheumatic fever and arthritis. Aspirin is b...
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21. Aspirin
    Aspirin is an analgesic that can relieve fever and muscle aches. Following the death of Jonathon Denny in England during the 1980s, and the and subsequent campaigning by his mother, children under the age of 16 are no longer given aspirin, which can cause the fatal Reye's Syndrome. Tragically, Jonat...
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22. Aspirin
    Aspirin was the code name for a British radio jammer used during the Second World War.
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23. aspirin
    Acetylsalicylic acid, a popular pain-relieving drug (analgesic) developed in the late 19th century as a household remedy for aches and pains. It relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever. It is the world's most widely used drug. Aspirin was first refined from salicylic acid by German chemist Felix Hoffman, and marketed in 1899. Altho...
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24. Aspirin
    This medicine is potentially poisonous to cats because they cannot clear it from their bodies. It is dangerous for cat owners to give this medicine to their cats without appropriate veterinary advice.
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25. aspirin
    A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in cancer prevention.
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