acetylsalicylic
|a-ce-tyl-sa-lyc-ic|
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/əˌsiːtəlˌsælɪˈsɪlɪk/
aspirin-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylsalicylic' originates from 'acetyl' and 'salicylic', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'salicylic' refers to salicylic acid.
Historical Evolution
'acetylsalicylic' was derived from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'salicylic' to describe the acid form used in medications.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure, but over time it became synonymous with its use in medicine, particularly as aspirin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing acetylsalicylic acid.
The acetylsalicylic compound is used in various medications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 04:06