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Scope Note:

prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain; has antiinflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins; aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis.

Term Number:

2270-2387