aspirin-associated
|as-pi-rin-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/ˈæspərɪn əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
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/ˈæspərɪn əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
related to aspirin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aspirin' originates from German, specifically the word 'Aspirin,' where 'A-' was a prefix and 'spir' referred to the spirea plant, from which salicylic acid was originally derived.
Historical Evolution
'Aspirin' was coined in the late 19th century by the German company Bayer and became a generic term for acetylsalicylic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific brand of acetylsalicylic acid, but over time it evolved into a generic term for the compound.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or caused by the use of aspirin.
The patient experienced aspirin-associated gastric bleeding.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 10:16