Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pharmaceutical preparation of aspirin: This is a specific type of aspirin tablet designed with a special coating. The coating resists dissolving in the acidic environment of the stomach. Instead, the tablet remains intact until it reaches the more alkaline environment of the small intestine, where it dissolves and releases the aspirin for absorption.

Usage

• This term is used specifically in medical and pharmaceutical contexts to describe a formulation intended to minimize gastric irritation.
• It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor recommended enteric-coated aspirin to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • This brand of enteric-coated aspirin is designed for long-term use.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of a larger noun phrase describing medication, such as "" or "."
• It is frequently contrasted with "regular aspirin" or "plain aspirin" in medical advice.

Variants and Related Words

• Enteric coating (noun phrase): The special acid-resistant coating itself.
  • The enteric coating prevents the drug from dissolving in the stomach.
• EC aspirin (abbreviation): A common abbreviation for "enteric-coated aspirin."

Synonyms

• Gastro-resistant aspirin: A less common synonym with the same meaning, emphasizing protection for the stomach (gastro-).
• Delayed-release aspirin: A descriptive synonym focusing on the mechanism of action.

Notes

• "Enteric-coated" is a compound adjective modifying the noun "aspirin." The core term being explained is the full noun phrase "enteric-coated aspirin."
• This formulation is primarily used for its protective benefit and does not alter the fundamental pharmacological action of aspirin once it is absorbed.

Noun

1. aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines