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.

synoniemen: acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Empirin, St. Joseph.

Nederlands: acetylsalicylzuur, aspirientje, aspirine
Pools: polopiryna, aspiryna