aspirin

Definition / meaning of aspirin

A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in cancer prevention.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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