also: ハップ
A soft, moist mass applied to the skin for medicinal purposes. Often used in medical or nursing contexts.
from Dutch pap
See also: パップ剤
I applied a poultice to the affected area to reduce inflammation.
A poultice preparation is a type of compress.
Standard katakana spelling for this loanword; usually written in kana.
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a different source pronunciation.
Ateji (phonetic) kanji form; rarely used.
Borrowed from Dutch 'pap', meaning a soft paste or poultice.