Empirin

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Empirin
       n : the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an
           analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and
           Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an
           antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning
           platelets [syn: {aspirin}, {acetylsalicylic acid}, {Bayer}]