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 - aspirin, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph
Type of: analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller, salicylate