aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈa-sp(ə-)rən 
plural aspirin or aspirins
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Examples of aspirin in a Sentence
Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
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Avoid additives: Stick to plain water; commercial additives or home remedies like sugar or aspirin may not be effective and can harm the tree.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Medications that may cause an allergic reaction include penicillin, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
—Daniel More, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
With aspirin, these platelet changes cannot be undone and will remain an issue until new platelets form in seven to 10 days.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Giving aspirin to a child with chickenpox can trigger this condition.11
Sepsis: This life-threatening condition causes a dangerous whole-body immune reaction (inflammatory response).
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Medications that may cause an allergic reaction include penicillin, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
—Daniel More, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
With aspirin, these platelet changes cannot be undone and will remain an issue until new platelets form in seven to 10 days.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Giving aspirin to a child with chickenpox can trigger this condition.11
Sepsis: This life-threatening condition causes a dangerous whole-body immune reaction (inflammatory response).
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for aspirin
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“Aspirin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
1
: a white drug used as a remedy for pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Medical Definition
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
plural aspirin or aspirins
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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