Enteric-coated Aspirin (Noun)
Meaning
Aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed enteric-coated aspirin to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
- Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to withstand the stomach's acidic environment and dissolve in the small intestine.
- The doctor recommended taking enteric-coated aspirin with food to minimize stomach irritation.
- The enteric-coated aspirin tablets were slowly released as they passed through the digestive system.
- Taking enteric-coated aspirin reduced the patient's gastrointestinal side effects compared to regular aspirin.