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消炎剤 (しょうえんざい, shouenzai) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

消しょう炎えん剤ざい

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Meanings

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anti-inflammatory agent; antiphlogistic

Medical term for a substance that reduces inflammation. Used in pharmaceutical and clinical contexts.

この軟なん膏こうには消しょう炎えん剤ざいが含

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This ointment contains an anti-inflammatory agent.

Kanji

消extinguish, blow out, turn off
炎inflammation, flame, blaze
剤dose, medicine, drug

Related words

抗こう炎えん症しょう薬やく
抗炎症薬 is a broader term for anti-inflammatory drugs, while 消炎剤 specifically refers to agents that reduce inflammation, often topical.

Built from

消しょう炎えん+剤ざい

Etymology

Compound of 消炎 (shōen, 'eliminate inflammation') + 剤 (zai, 'agent, medicine').