Aspirin

usgb/ˈæsprɪn/
noun

A common drug used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.

She took an aspirin for her headache.
Visual representation of "aspirin" - A common drug used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.

Often appears as...

  • take an aspirin
  • aspirin for headache
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Pain Relief

Aspirin is often mentioned when talking about relieving minor pain or discomfort.

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After spraining her ankle, Jenny asked for an aspirin.
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Common Medicine

Aspirin is widely recognized and available over the counter in many drug stores.

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I picked up a bottle of aspirin from the pharmacy.
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Not For Children

Use of aspirin isn't advised for children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.

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The doctor recommended children's ibuprofen, not aspirin.
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