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acetylsalicylic acid

noun ace·tyl·sal·i·cyl·ic acid \ə-ˈsē-t^əl-ˌsa-lə-ˌsi-lik-\

Definition of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

: aspirin 1

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First Known Use: 1864

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acetylsalicylic acid

noun ace·tyl·sal·i·cyl·ic acid \ə-ˈsēt-^əl-ˌsal-ə-ˌsil-ik-\

Medical Definition of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

: aspirin 1

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