empirin

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empirin - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Empirin
      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]