<drug> A potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase whic blocks the sysnthesis of prostaglandins from arachadonic acid. It is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, analgesic, antipyretic. Synonym: acetyl salicylate. (18 Nov 2007)

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