Aspirin: Common name of acetylsalicylic acid, an organic compound introduced in 1899. The ester of salicylic acid and acetic acid, it inhibits production of prostaglandins in the body.

阿司匹林：乙醯水杨酸的俗称，1899年发现的一种有机化合物。系水杨酸和醋酸的酯，会抑制前列腺素的生成。

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Aspirin: Common name of acetylsalicylic acid, an organic compound introduced in 1899.

阿司匹林：乙醯水杨酸的俗称，1899年发现的一种有机化合物。

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He came up with a compound called acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) which appeared to share the therapeutic properties of other salicylates, without causing stomach irritation.

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