salicylate
Noun: A salicylate is a salt or ester derived from salicylic acid. Salicylates are chemical compounds commonly found in and used as the active ingredients in various medications, particularly those for pain relief, fever reduction, and inflammation.
Salicylates are primarily used in medicine. The term is most frequently encountered in medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical contexts. * Aspirin is a well-known salicylate used to treat headaches. * Some individuals have an intolerance to salicylates found in both medications and certain foods. * The chemist analyzed the properties of the sodium salicylate.
- Salicylate poisoning: A medical condition resulting from an overdose of salicylate-containing drugs, such as aspirin.
- The patient was treated for suspected salicylate poisoning.
- Salicylate sensitivity: An adverse reaction to normal amounts of salicylate compounds.
- Her salicylate sensitivity means she must avoid many common pain relievers.
- Salicylic Acid (noun): The parent organic acid from which salicylates are derived. It is used in some skincare products.
- Acetylsalicylic Acid (noun): The chemical name for aspirin, a specific and widely used salicylate ester.
- Methyl salicylate (noun): An ester of salicylic acid used in topical pain-relieving creams and as a flavoring agent; it is the compound that gives wintergreen oil its characteristic smell.
- Anti-inflammatory agent (in a broad, functional sense, as many salicylates have this property).
- Analgesic compound (in a broad, functional sense, as many salicylates have pain-relieving properties).
The word "salicylate" has a single, specific meaning in chemistry and pharmacology. It does not have other common definitions. It refers exclusively to salts and esters of salicylic acid.
- Salicylate-containing drug: A medication that includes a salicylate compound as its active ingredient.
- Check the label to see if it is a salicylate-containing drug.
- Topical salicylate: A salicylate formulation, like a cream or gel, applied to the skin.
- He used a topical salicylate for his muscle pain.
- Systemic salicylate: A salicylate that is ingested or injected and affects the whole body.
- Doctors monitor blood levels of systemic salicylates during high-dose treatment.
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a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
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