Bayer (Noun)
Meaning
The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She took a Bayer for her headache and went to bed early.
- The doctor recommended taking Bayer every four to six hours to control fever and pain.
- Bayer is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can cause stomach problems in some people.
- He popped two Bayer tablets into his mouth and washed them down with a glass of water to relieve his headache.
- She always kept a bottle of Bayer in her medicine cabinet for migraine relief.