軟なん膏こう剤ざい

noun

ointment; salve

Pharmaceutical term for a semi-solid topical preparation. Often used in medical or pharmacy contexts. Compare with 軟膏 (なんこう), which is more common in everyday language.

See also: 軟膏

• この軟なん膏こう剤ざいは、皮ひ膚ふの炎えん症しょうに効こう果かがあります。

  This ointment is effective for skin inflammation.