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.

• 薬やっ局きょくで軟なん膏こう剤ざいを処しょ方ほうしてもらった。

  I got an ointment prescribed at the pharmacy.