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Aspirin: meaning, definitions and examples

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aspirin

 

[ หˆรฆs.pษช.rษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medicine, pain relief

Aspirin is a medication that is used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Aspirin is commonly used for headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, and to reduce the risk of heart attacks in certain patients. It is also known for its blood-thinning properties, which can prevent blood clots.

Synonyms

acetylsalicylic acid, anti-inflammatory, pain reliever.

Examples of usage

  • I took aspirin to relieve my headache.
  • Aspirin is often recommended for cardiovascular health.
  • He always carries aspirin in his travel kit.
  • Before running a marathon, she took aspirin to avoid muscle pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "aspirin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aspirina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคธเคชเคฟเคฐเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aspirin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspirin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัะฟั–ั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aspiryna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒ”ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aspirine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aspirina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aspirin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์Šคํ”ผ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุจุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspirin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aspirรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟๆ–ฏๅŒนๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aspirin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aspรญrin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัะฟะธั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspirin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aspirina

Etymology

The word 'aspirin' has its roots in the late 19th century. The name is derived from the components of the chemical name acetylsalicylic acid. The prefix 'a' comes from 'acetic acid,' while 'spirin' is based on the Latin word 'spiraea,' which refers to the meadowsweet plant, Spiraea, from which the active ingredient was initially derived. The drug was first synthesized in 1897 by Felix Hoffmann, a chemist at Bayer, while looking for a more tolerable form of salicylic acid, a compound known for its pain-relieving properties. Aspirin quickly gained popularity due to its effectiveness and was introduced to the market in 1899. Since then, it has become one of the most widely used medications globally, commonly taken for various aches and as a preventive measure for heart disease.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,146, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.