salicylate
/səˈlɪsəleɪt/
noun
- A salt or ester of salicylic acid, often used in medicines like aspirin to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.
- Some fruits naturally contain salicylates, which can cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Aspirin is a common salicylate that many people take for headaches.
- Doctors sometimes prescribe salicylate creams for muscle aches.
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