Ointment
01
salva, kräm
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
Exempel
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.
Läkaren ordinerade en antibiotisk salva att applicera på såret för att förhindra infektion.
The pharmacist recommended a soothing ointment for the patient's dry and irritated skin.
Apotekaren rekommenderade en lugnande salva för patientens torra och irriterade hud.
02
a thick, semisolid substance applied to the skin for cosmetic purposes
Exempel
She used a herbal ointment to soften her hands.
The ointment kept the skin hydrated during winter.
