acetylsalicylic acid

American  

[uh-seet-l-sal-uh-sil-ik, uh-set-, as-i-tl-, uh-seet-l-sal-uh-sil-ik, uh-set-, as-i-tl-] / əˈsit lˌsæl əˈsɪl ɪk, əˈsɛt-, ˈæs ɪ tl-, əˌsit lˌsæl əˈsɪl ɪk, əˌsɛt-, ˌæs ɪ tl- /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. aspirin.

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acetylsalicylic acid British  

/ ˌæsɪtaɪlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk, əˈsiːtaɪl- /

noun

1. the chemical name for aspirin

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acetylsalicylic acid Scientific  

/ ə-sēt′l-săl′ĭ-sĭl′ĭk /

1. See aspirin

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Etymology

Origin of acetylsalicylic acid

First recorded in 1895–1900; acetyl + salicylic acid

Example Sentences

Aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid has proven to be one of the most promising candidates for the prevention of colorectal cancer.

From Science Daily

In simple terms, aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is now “low-value medical care.”

From Washington Post

In 1897, Bayer chemist Felix Hoffmann in Germany synthesized the first stable powder form of acetylsalicylic acid, derived from a plant substance used since 400 BC to relieve pain and fever.

From Chicago Tribune